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What were you thinking?; Understanding Adolescent Brain Development”, an evening with Dr. Marisa M. Silveri
“What were you thinking?”
Community Connections Sponsors “ Understanding Adolescent Brain Development”, an evening with Dr. Marisa M. Silveri. Tuesday April 3rd, 7:30PM at the Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School Lecture Hall. Dr. Silveri is a brain neuroscientist, Asst. Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and the Director of the Neurodevelopment Laboratory on Addictions and Mental Health in the Imaging Center at McLean Hospital. The discussion will focus on the teen brain as it relates to decision-making, impulsive behavior, taking dangerous risks and alcohol and substance abuse. It’s not always easy being the parent of a teenager, come get some tools to help navigate through this sometimes difficult time. Join us to get some of your questions answered.