7 October 2024
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CDT

Session Description
The teenage brain is still developing, making it extremely pliable and vulnerable to damage. Scientists will explain findings that binge drinking and nicotine vaping during adolescence disrupt signaling pathways in the future adult brain, with consequences for later mental health. Speakers will also highlight biological and social factors that shape the relationship between brain activity and psychiatric symptoms during teenage years. These findings contribute to growing evidence that pre-adult experiences are crucial for shaping the brain.