Today is #InternationalYouthDay and this year's theme is "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development." Learn what the research says about technology's impact on youth and learn how tech can be positive for their well-being: developingadolescent.semel.ucla.edu/topics/technol…

NSCA member Jacqueline Nesi, PhD has a new op-ed in @SciAm attempting to answer the question, 'When Should Kids Get a Smartphone?' Read as Dr. Nesi provides some interesting facts and suggestions about supplying young people with technology in a way that supports healthy development.

At this year's UCLA Summer Research Boot Camp, high school students came together to learn what makes the adolescent brain so unique! One topic investigated was sleep. Hear from the students as they explore solutions for better sleep: developingadolescent.semel.ucla.edu/blog/item/stud…

Our August Newsletter is out now, and this month's topic is #Technology and #Adolescence! ☀ 🏖 Hear from members of the NSCA as they discuss issues surrounding #teens and digital technology. Sign up for and view the newsletter here: mailchi.mp/developingadol…

UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent’s Youth Scientific Council on Adolescence talks with PSI’s Professor Leslie Leve on a recent podcast episode about parenting styles and how we’re affected by our relationships with our caregivers during adolescence. bit.ly/4fNnwLN Leslie Leve

On August 20, NSCA Member @Candice_Odgers joined @ChildMindInst for a roundtable discussion focused on what the research says about the perils and promise of social media for youths and adolescents. Watch the recording or read more about the event here: childmind.org/blog/science-o…

We know from research that support from parents and caregivers is critical for positive development during #adolescence. Learn more about the importance of caring adults during adolescence and find resources about supporting these critical relationships: developingadolescent.semel.ucla.edu/core-science-o…

Exciting news! Our director, La’Juan Allen, will be a panelist at UCLA’s UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent discussing the “Impact of Civic Engagement on Exploration and Risk Taking During Adolescence.” Civic engagement sparks exploration and risk-taking in youth, bettering communities! #Vote16

Today is the 2024 Adolescent Brain Development Symposium, hosted by the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent, and this year's theme is 'The Impact of Civic Engagement in #Adolescence.' Stay tuned throughout the day for insights and interesting takeaways!

Grateful to be at the 2024 Adolescent Brain Development Symposium UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent The science of the adolescent brain is important to informing public policy & supporting our youth as their full whole selves. #Adolesecne

So far, we have had some amazing discussions focused on the importance of providing young people with opportunities to engage with their communities, build identity, find belonging, and discover purpose in their lives.

Discussion 1 of the Symposium focused on the importance of programs that allow young people to build their identity by giving back to society and fighting for things important to themselves & their communities. Thank you to speakers Dr. Eva Telzer, Jenna Makes Good, & Cheyenne Brady!

This week the UCLA Center for the Developing #Adolescent is in #Philadelphia speaking with policymakers, educators, and youth-serving organizations to help build the city into a place where all young people are welcomed and supported in ways that meet their developmental needs!

A sense of purpose can be an effective tool for teens to build positive #mentalhealth. Experts from UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent share how research can help us understand what kind of support teens need most to cultivate their sense of purpose. policylab.chop.edu/blog/sense-pur…

Ron Dahl, the founding director of the CDA, is quoted in the recent @NYTimes article about the effects of the pandemic on the #adolescentbrain. Dahl explains that brain thinning is “not necessarily an indication of a problem,” and can be instead “a sign of maturational change.”

When we support our young people in #adolescence, we create stronger communities for all of us! This week we are speaking with organizations in Philadelphia about how we can work together to build cities that help adolescents thrive. Hear from young people in the community below.

Last Friday, the CDA hosted our third annual Adolescent Brain Development Symposium! The event convened researchers, policymakers, youth-serving organizations, and young people to discuss 'The Impact of Civic Engagement on #Adolescence.' Watch the videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

The UCLA CDA's September Newsletter was released today! 🌻 This month we focused on 'Adolescent Mental Health.' Find recent news and relevant resources about #adolescent #mentalhealth, and read about some exciting CDA teasers, in this month's issue: mailchi.mp/developingadol…

In this week's blog post, read about the discussion between Lydia Denworth, Dr. Eva Telzer, Cheyenne Brady, and Jenna Makes Good about the importance of helping young people develop their identity through culturally informed civic engagement opportunities: developingadolescent.semel.ucla.edu/blog/item/the-…