Resource Library

In 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.

​This 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.

In this CDA resource, we provide fast facts about how the COVID pandemic impacted youth and why early adolescence offers an opportunity to shape positive trajectories for young people even after earlier challenges.

This roundup highlights recent research about adolescent development that showcases the importance of adaptive risk taking, how close relationships with parents can support mental health, how practitioners can best support LGBTQ+ youth, and how early support in high school can promote positive outcomes later in life.

In this CDA resource, we provide information about the unique characteristics, experiences, and developmental needs of adolescents from immigrant families, and provide research-based recommendations on how to best support this population.