J Adolesc Health September 2009 PMID 19699416

Adolescent maturity and the brain: the promise and pitfalls of neuroscience research in adolescent health policy.

Sara B Johnson, Robert W Blum, Jay N Giedd

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The discussions consistently highlight the ongoing development of the adolescent brain into the mid-20s, with examples like references to the frontal lobe maturing until age 25, and debate on policy implications such as gun laws. The tone is analytical and affirming, demonstrating high engagement and recognition of the article's importance in shaping public understanding and policy debates.

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  • Longitudinal neuroimaging studies show that the adolescent brain keeps developing into the 20s, sparking interest in how brain maturity relates to judgment and decision-making.
  • However, there is limited empirical evidence directly linking brain development to actual adolescent behavior, making it challenging for public policy to base decisions on neuroscience findings.
  • The article emphasizes that integrating brain science with broader adolescent development research and focusing on adolescents’ strengths can better inform policies that support their health, growth, and wellbeing.

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The age to allow gun purchase should be 25, not 21. Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy ... https://t.co/vBInfYeQJb

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@WallStreetApes Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy https://t.co/oGBKkjJE3l At What Age Is The Brain Fully Developed? The fact that our brains aren’t developed until the mid 20s means that “legal adults” (those age

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@Tamaramarinng @Re_Villarreal aunque tradicionalmente se consideraba que la adolescencia terminaba a los 19 años, la evidencia neurocientífica y sociocultural sugiere que el desarrollo adolescente se extiende hasta los 24 años: https://t.co/48MTtBni4f. https://t.co/i66ir5fXtI. https://t.co/fvoEV7iWMs.

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@None98230007 @Slatzism And I'm saying that the frontal lobe does not develop fully until about the age of 25. See e.g. "Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy" https://t.co/vjgAthL3vp

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@CollinRugg Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy https://t.co/oGBKkjJE3l At What Age Is Your Brain Fully Developed? "Teen to early adulthood (13-20 years): As the prefrontal cortex starts to mature, it strengthens

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@6ixbuzztv At What Age Is The Brain Fully Developed? https://t.co/xLmTS3ELuP Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy https://t.co/oGBKkjJE3l Frontal Lobe Development: Understanding Brain Development by Age

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@trumpfan002 Frontal Lobe Development: Understanding Brain Development by Age https://t.co/mzaGU0CKHI Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy https://t.co/oGBKkjJE3l When Is Your Brain Fully Developed? Brain Maturity

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@WallStreetApes Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy https://t.co/oGBKkjJE3l At What Age Is The Brain Fully Developed? The fact that our brains aren’t developed until the mid 20s means that “legal adults” (those age

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@IvankaNews_ Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy "The frontal lobes, home to key components of the neural circuitry underlying “executive functions” such as planning, working memory, and impulse control, are among

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Ile Castellanos
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@Tamaramarinng @Re_Villarreal aunque tradicionalmente se consideraba que la adolescencia terminaba a los 19 años, la evidencia neurocientífica y sociocultural sugiere que el desarrollo adolescente se extiende hasta los 24 años: https://t.co/48MTtBni4f. https://t.co/i66ir5fXtI. https://t.co/fvoEV7iWMs.

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CITATIONClose [21] Johnson, Sara B.; Blum, Robert W.; Giedd, Jay N. (31 August 2009). "Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy". Journal of Adolescent Health

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@ThomasSowell No. Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy "Longitudinal neuroimaging studies demonstrate that the adolescent brain continues to mature well into the 20s." "The frontal lobes, home to key components of

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RT @stillwaters1029: The age to allow gun purchase should be 25, not 21. Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of…

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Candace
@stillwaters1029 · X

The age to allow gun purchase should be 25, not 21. Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy ... https://t.co/vBInfYeQJb

Jun 7, 2022 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 3,625 followers View post →
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@oldscousema · X

@None98230007 @Slatzism And I'm saying that the frontal lobe does not develop fully until about the age of 25. See e.g. "Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy" https://t.co/vjgAthL3vp

Aug 3, 2021 · 1 like · 3,903 followers View post →
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Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in Adolescent Health Policy,* Sara B. Johnson, Ph.D., M.P.H , Robert W. Blum, M.D., Ph.D b , and Jay N. Giedd, M.D; Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Read more

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