A.W.O.L.: the missing teenage brain and the impact on mental health

A book for parents of teens or preteens, teachers and professionals.

Adolescence is a turbulent time for young people. Not only do they have to cope with the external pressures surrounding them, such as relationships, academic and peers, they also form their adult personalities.

In addition, there are major changes happening in their body, the physical

changes caused by puberty are combined with a massive rewiring in their brain. This process causes many of the higher-level functions of the b...