Research around the FAU Campus

Resilient Youth

Discovering the factors behind healthy, resilient brain development and early life stress resilience

brain scan imaging in red, yellow, blue, and green
Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D.
鈥淭he human brain鈥檚 development 鈥 enabling us to perceive the world, think, remember, and connect with others 鈥 is one of humanity鈥檚 most extraordinary achievements. As this remarkable process unfolds amid a world filled with challenges and threats, it is critical that we continue to uncover the intricacies of mental development. Doing so opens pathways to resilience, empowering individuals to navigate life鈥檚 obstacles with strength and adaptability.鈥
Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science