Marisa Silveri - "UNDERSTANDING ADOLESCENCE: BRAIN BIOLOGY, EMOTIONS, MENTAL HEALTH, AND ADDICTION"
12 maggio 2025
Adolescence is a critical period of profound brain development, emotional growth,
and vulnerability to mental health challenges. In this presentation, Dr. Silveri, a
neuroscientist and therapist, will explore how the maturing brain shapes emotional
experiences, decision-making, and risk-taking behaviors during the teenage years. She
will highlight the biological underpinnings of common adolescent struggles, including
anxiety, depression, and susceptibility to substance use and addiction. Drawing on
cutting-edge neuroscience and clinical insights, Dr. Silveri will provide a roadmap for
understanding the complex interplay between brain development and mental health.
This presentation empowers audiences—parents, educators, clinicians, and teens
themselves—with science-based strategies to support resilience, foster healthy
emotional development, and mitigate risks during this transformative stage of life.