January 16, 2026In this Research Roundup, we provide an overview of recent research about adolescent development that highlights how the speed and timing of puberty shape brain development, how feeling economic hardship impacts youth outcomes, and the importance of mentors in lowering feelings of loneliness during the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
January 7, 2026This spotlight offers insights into how the COVID pandemic impacted young people and offers research-based knowledge about adolescent brain and social development that can help us support this new cohort of adolescents to build positive mental health along with other skills and capacities they need to thrive.
December 22, 2025Co-Executive Director Adriana Galván was quoted in a recent National Geographic article discussing the effects of social isolation and how…
December 9, 2025Adolescence is a critical time in development when we form our identities, explore the world around us, and build the…- December 8, 2025Our adolescent years—from around 10 to about 25—are a period of remarkable growth and opportunity. We learn to make decisions,…
