Jun 19, 2019
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Jane Mendle discuss how little girls who enter puberty very early often experience lasting and serious outcomes, such as educational underachievement, depression, substance abuse, and delinquency. The underlying causes and trajectories of these negative outcomes are discussed by Dr. Jane Mendle, Director of the Adolescent Transitions Laboratory at Cornell University.
Key Takeaways:
"It's easy to confuse physical maturity for cognitive or emotional maturity, but early puberty girls have the same age-appropriate maturity levels as any girl of the same age." — Dr. Jane Mendle
Connect with guest:
Email: jem482@cornell.edu
Website: human.cornell.edu
Blog: blogs.cornell.edu/mendlelab/
Connect with Therese:
Website: www.criticallyspeaking.net
Twitter: @CritiSpeak