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The Joy, Happiness, and Beauty of Celebrating Blackness
June 25, 2021Our Digital Communications Intern Allyson Nesmith, writes about the ways that she celebrates her identity as a Black woman and the joy of her experiences.
The Remarkable Resilience of LGB Youth of Color
June 2, 2021A new research paper in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence by Dr. Stephen Russell and PhD student Allen Mallory looks at how racial discrimination intersects with LGB discrimination to affect the mental health of sexual minority youth of color.
After Grad: Living with Family, Now as a Young Adult
May 28, 2021CDA’s Digital Communications Intern Allyson Nesmith explains how this renegotiation of family roles and responsibilities can be handled in ways that end up preparing us for healthy relationships throughout our lives.
Science in Action: A Research-Informed Intervention that Supports Youth in Foster Care
April 29, 2021National Scientific Council member Dr. Leslie Leve, University of Oregon, spoke recently about how research can pinpoint the "key ingredients" that make more effective programs and interventions for youth.
Adolescents Don’t Have to Write the “Next Chapter” Alone
April 23, 2021It might seem like a paradox, but successfully transitioning to being an independent adult requires support from and close connections with peers and trusted adults. Our brilliant Digital Communications Intern Allyson Nesmith writes about the importance of this support as she approaches college graduation.