Now that you've reviewed the key takeaways from Dr Neupauer's lecture and better understand teen behaviour, it's time for personal reflection. Take a moment to consider your past experiences with teenage patients (or teenagers in your life).
Write down 2–3 common frustrations you have experienced when working with teens (e.g., missed appointments, ignoring advice, pushing back on rules).
- For each one, ask yourself: Could this behaviour be explained by developmental psychology, such as brain changes, independence-seeking or peer influence?
- Bonus: Does this new perspective make the behaviour feel less personal and more understandable?
Up next: Exercise 2: Test your understanding
