The Secret Life of the Brain

Program 3: The Teenage Brain: A World of their Own

Adolescent Activity


Goals:
  • Inform teens about substance abuse
  • Explore strategies for avoiding substance abuse and treatment options for users
Format:
  • Screen excerpts from Program 3 -- The Teenage Brain: A World of Their Own.
  • Invite local substance abuse counselor and teens in treatment to discuss addictions.
  • Allow time for questions from attendees and response from panelists.
  • Introduce Web site, www.pbs.org/brain, Web resources, and demonstrate how to use them for further exploration.
Potential Partners:
  • Local substance abuse treatment centers
  • Local afterschool programs for teens
Materials:
  • Excerpt tape from THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN and audio/visual equipment
  • The Brain: A User's Guide
  • Informational handouts and reading list provided by expert.
Venues:
  • Afterschool programs, such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  • Local substance abuse treatment centers
  • Middle and high schools
Adult Activity


Goals:
  • Inform people about adolescent schizophrenia.
  • Provide information on resources for diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia.
  • Provide information on support for patients' families.
Format:
  • Screen excerpts from Program 3 -- The Teenage Brain: A World of Their Own.
  • Invite local mental health professionals to discuss adolescent schizophrenia, its onset, symptoms, and treatment; and families with teens with schizophrenia.
  • Allow time for questions from attendees and response from panelists.
  • Introduce web site, www.pbs.org/brain, web resources and demonstrate how to use them for further exploration.
Participants:
  • Mental health professionals
  • Families of teens with schizophrenia
Potential Partners:
  • Community mental health organizations
  • Local hospitals
Materials:
  • Excerpt tape from THE SECRET LIFE OF THE BRAIN and audio/visual equipment
  • The Brain: A User's Guide for Adults
  • Informational handouts and reading list provided by expert.
Venues:
  • Middle and high school parent/teacher groups
  • Hospitals and mental health centers
  • Community centers




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