Have you ever wondered why teenagers do the things they do? For instance, why do teens care so deeply about peer approval? Or seem prone to taking risks?

Adolescence can be a tumultuous time – for teens and parents alike!

In this webinar, you’ll discover some of the amazing changes occurring inside a teenage brain, and the reasons why teens do what they do.

What we'll explore

• Key developmental brain changes that occur during adolescence
• Some of the amazing and remarkable ways in which the teenage brain becomes more ‘specialised’ for adulthood
• Why the teenage years can be a period of vulnerability for mental illness
• What the brain can tell us about why teens act the way they do
• A more compassionate paradigm for understanding adolescent behaviours
• Key lifestyle tips that support better mental health through the teenage years

Please note his webinar will go live from 12–1pm AEST (Brisbane time) on 14 May 2025. Live attendees will get exclusive access to Q&A. However, if you can’t make the live stream, please register to receive a recording to watch back for 30 days. 

This webinar is brought to you by UniSC’s Thompson Institute, as part of our ‘Brain Science for Wellbeing’ series, made possible with thanks to the Australian Government.