5 Fast Facts about Decision Making and Emotional Regulation During Adolescence

From the introduction:

“Adolescence is an important window for developing our capacities to manage our emotions, control our behavior, and make good decisions. The social and brain development that happens during this period help us tune in to the information we need to master these important skills. But still, like every skill, learning to make good decisions and to navigate strong emotions require opportunities to practice in real-world situations with room to make and learn from mistakes. Following are five fast facts about navigating strong emotions and making decisions during adolescence.”