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UCLA CDA 2023 Year-end Review
December 5, 2023As 2023 winds to a close, we are taking a moment to look back at the highlights of another busy year here at the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent.
Helping Youth Cultivate their Sense of Purpose
November 15, 2023What does it mean to have a purpose? And how can we help young people cultivate their sense of purpose during adolescence? These were questions tackled during our recent webinar, “Cultivating Purpose in Adolescence.”
Supporting Youth Mental Health with Dr. Rhonda Boyd
September 25, 2023UCLA CDA's Allyson Nesmith talks with NSCA member Rhonda Boyd, PhD, about how adults can support youth mental health and wellbeing.
Students’ Perspectives on Adolescents and Cross-Ethnic Friendships
September 15, 2023Rubi Alvarez, Madison Cheungsomboune, and Miguel Partida share what they learned about friendships and school diversity during the adolescent years at the 2023 UCLA CDA Adolescent Development Summer Boot Camp.
Friendships and Peer Relationships During Adolescence
September 15, 2023Students Megan Dinh, Zoe Ezeudu, Sage Gray, Taemin Han, Jianling Horton, and Madelene Natividad from our 2023 Summer Boot Camp write about friendships and how those relationships change during our adolescent years.