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Adolescents Using Social Media to Prevent Substance Use
October 28, 2019The Living the Example program shows why it's important to involve adolescents in promoting health and well-being, and how teen social media use can be a force for good.
Adolescents Need Their Sleep: Can California’s Later School Start Times Help?
October 16, 2019California's new minimum school start times are a step toward helping adolescents get the sleep they need for their health and well-being.
Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools—The Developmental Science Perspective
October 8, 2019Monique Morris's Pushout documentary highlights the importance of aligning educational environments with adolescents' developmental needs for respect and empathy.
Press Releases
February 25, 2025: Announcing the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent’s 2024 Annual Report
January 17, 2023: New Guides Help Organizations Build Effective Youth Engagement Programs
August 16, 2021: New Report Examines Intersection of Anti-Black Racism on Youth Development
November 30, 2020: Center for the Developing Adolescent Announces New Advisory Board Members
October 1, 2020: Center for the Developing Adolescent Announces New Leadership
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Power of Adolescent Voice: Climate Change Youth Activism
September 26, 2019The youth climate movement shows how adolescents are using their power and influence to effect positive change--now it's adults' turn to do the same.
Changes (and Welcome to the Blog!)
September 16, 2019Transforming systems and supports to align with adolescents' unique developmental needs and sensitivities can make this a period of remarkable opportunities for positive growth.