unit 5 lifespan development discussion

No unread replies.No replies. We have already reviewed materials on the changing brain development of teens and young adults, and know there is evidence for a delay in many of the brain areas in charge of executive functioning. Does this play a role in the increase in suicides we have seen in young adults attending college? Please read the below article and view the video regarding the issues many college campuses have seen recently: Students in Crisis: Mental Health and Suicide on College Campuses (Links to an external site.) After viewing the above materials, respond to the following: Requirements: 1 page What are your general thoughts on the epidemic? Why is early adulthood such a crucial time for development? Why might the current generation be different from past generations? What role might developmental psychologists play in attempting to correct this problem? In addition to the suggestions provided by the experts, how might a parent begin preventing this from occurring to their child, and when should prevention begin? First post due 11:59 pm., Thursday, CT. Respond to (2) or more classmates by 11:59 pm., Sunday, CT.