Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, specializing in adolescent decision-making, risk-taking behaviors, and health-related choices in teenagers. Conducts research on youth behavior, substance use prevention, and developmental psychology.
About
Bonnie Halpern-Felsher is a distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and a leading developmental psychologist. She is recognized internationally for her expertise in understanding how adolescents make decisions and engage in risk-taking behaviors.
Her research focuses on adolescent health behaviors, decision-making processes, and prevention strategies. She has made significant contributions to understanding youth perspectives on risks associated with various health behaviors and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Halpern-Felsher's work has influenced public health policy and educational initiatives aimed at improving adolescent health outcomes and decision-making capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
Recent Podcasts
Vaping, Alcohol Use & Other Risky Youth Behaviors | Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
Topic: Adolescent risky behaviors, including vaping, alcohol use, cannabis, and the influence of social media, along with strategies for intervention and cessation.
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