Blog:
Screen Time and Adolescent Mental Health
November 1, 2019The question is not whether tech use is "good" or "bad," it's what factors make it positive or negative for adolescents--and how we can amplify the good parts.
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.
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