Brains Connecting: How Relationships Shape Youth Development and Mental Health
How do social environments like support systems interact with the developing brain? Dr.Leehyun Yoon of the University of Dallas Texas studies how youth think about themselves and the development of their emotional regulation processes. In this talk Dr.Yoon breaks down how youth navigate the many complexities of social environments and how educators, peers, and parents can also shape the emotional experience and mental health of youth. Stay tuned for the end of the lecture where educators and Dr.Yoon discuss strategies for adults to harness the power of shared success for youth brain development by creating social environments like group projects that can foster positive self-esteem development in youth.
Dr. Leehyun Yoon investigates how young people maintain a positive sense of self throughout development and neural mechanisms underlying these psychological outcomes. She will share research showing how social relationships, support systems, and identity development interact with the developing brain to shape mental health outcomes over time.
