Most people probably learned in highschool about the difference between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. It is reasonable of course to expect that this information has been buried deep within the recesses of people’s minds never return again because they are not brain surgeons in the first place.
It is not critical to anyone’s success to understand the concepts behind how the brain functions. However, having knowledge about the brain may provide people with a greater sense of confidence in themselves and in their own ability to develop their skills as a person.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this lesson you will be able to:
1. interpret the concepts of mental health and psychological well-being in everyday observations about mental health problems during adolescence,
2. identify your own vulnerabilities, and
3. create a plan to stay mentally healthy during adolescence
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