Mental Health Series #3: A User’s Guide To Adolescent Behavior

January 7, 2009, 9 am–2 pm
Children’s Hospital Waltham
Free for members; $50 for non-members
CEUs are awarded for this series

• What Were They Thinking? A User’s Guide to Adolescent Behavior
  David Urion, M.D.
  Frances Jensen, M.D.
• It Takes a Village: One Community’s Prevention and Intervention Strategy
  Alison L. Malkin
  Richard Catrambone

This conference focuses on the neurobiological roots of adolescent behavior which may be confusing and concerning to adults. Two renowned neurologists from Boston’s Children’s Hospital will summarize recent research which has implications for teachers, psychologists, social workers and guidance counselors. This will be followed by a presentation from school and community-based professionals who will highlight traditional and non-traditional prevention and intervention strategies. A focus on delivery of services, especially involving restorative justice and substance abuse, will be addressed.