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SUMMARY:The adolescent brain: vulnerability to mood and anxiety disorders 
 - Dr. Jennifer Lau\, Dept. of Experimental Psychology\, University of Oxfo
 rd
DTSTART:20101119T130000Z
DTEND:20101119T140000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Adolescence represents a period of vulnerability for a number 
 of psychological problems\, possible because of dramatic changes in the br
 ain coupled with wider changes in the social environment. Two common probl
 ems are\nanxiety and depression. In this talk\, I explore the possibility 
 that adolescent immaturity in brain circuitry functions may explain poorer
  capacity to regulate negative emotions. In some individuals\, this may le
 ad to exaggerated and persistent negative emotions\, such as those charact
 erising anxiety and depression. Possible cognitive re-training strategies 
 to regulate emotions in adolescents are discussed.
LOCATION:PPSIS Seminar Room (Free School Lane)
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