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Helping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines in mental health. A new report from the National Scientific Council on Adolescence (NSCA) outlines why having sense of purpose is a key aspect of healthy adolescent development and describes what adults can do to help.
In this presentation for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, our Co-executive Director Adriana Galván offers insights into adolescent brain development and discusses how better understanding this developmental period can improve programs and services focused on youth well-being.
UCLA CDA Co-Executive Directors, Adriana Galván and Andrew Fuligni, spoke with PBS NewsHour’s William Brangham about why sleep is so important to youth mental health.
National Scientific Council on Adolescence member Jacqueline Nesi talks about how sharing online can be a way for young people to find social support.
