Citation

Hudziak JJ, Tiemeier GL. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Clin. N. Am. 2017; 26(2): 381-394.

Affiliation

Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, Leiden, 2333 ZA, The Netherlands.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.chc.2016.12.016

PMID

28314462

Abstract

It is clear that environmental influences impact the structure and function of the human brain, and thus, thoughts, actions, and behaviors. These in turn influence whether an individual engages in high-risk (drugs, alcohol, violence) or health-promoting (exercise, meditation, music) activities. The developmental mismatch between cortical and subcortical maturation of the transitional age brain places college students at risk for negative outcomes. This article argues that the prescription of incentive-based behavioral change and brain-building activities simply make good scientific, programmatic, and financial sense for colleges and universities. The authors present University of Vermont Wellness Environment as an example.

Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Behavioral change; Critical period; Developmental mismatch; Health promotion; Transitional age brain development