Brainstorm takes a look into the teenage brain and explains how adolescents' hormones impact their development and behaviors, and how this can cause them occasionally to act recklessly.

A person's teenage years can be a very emotional time. Bodies are changing, hormones are running wild, and you struggle to know how you're feeling from one moment to the next.

Many of us remember the awkwardness, angst, and risky behavior of the teenage years; however, we may wonder how anybody could be driven to act in this way.

Much of what happens during our adolescence shapes and defines our adult lives. All of the frustrating symptoms are simply signs that a transformation is taking place.

Dr. Daniel J. Siegel is a clinical psychiatrist and New York Times best selling author, renowned for his books on children's growth and development into adulthood.

In his intriguing venture into the science of adolescence, Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain teaches us about the inner workings of the teenage brain, demonstrating how adults can connect with teens and help them through this difficult time.