June 9, 2026In this science spotlight, we examine the brain systems that influence adolescent decision-making, explore the contexts in which adolescents are more likely to make risky decisions, and highlight the conditions that help young people make decisions that align with their long-term goals and values
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.
September 26, 2025This spotlight explains the unique consequences to health and development that result from food insecurity in adolescence, and offers suggestions for using insights from the science of adolescent development to help ensure that adolescents get the reliable nutrition their developing bodies and minds need.
August 12, 2025This spotlight provides insights into how creating a positive sense of self and belonging during adolescence, which includes growing our identity as part of a particular racial as well as ethnic group, can support healthy development.
August 22, 2024This spotlight provides research-based insights into how opportunities to contribute and to have those contributions recognized can build autonomy, agency, and a healthy sense of purpose during adolescence.
