National Scientific Council on Adolescence

The National Scientific Council on Adolescence (NSCA) is a group of U.S.-based researchers with broad expertise in adolescent development.

Our mission is to increase access to science that can inform and improve adolescent experiences and outcomes. This includes sharing science that helps communities and systems better support young people, builds researcher-practitioner partnerships, and promotes a science-informed understanding of adolescence that uplifts their essential contributions to the well-being of society.

Reports and Briefs from the NSCA include:

• Council Report 1–The Intersection of Adolescent Development and Anti-Black Racism
  
• Council Report 2–Engaging, Safe, and Evidence-Based: What Science Tells Us About How to Promote Positive Development and Decrease Risk in Online Spaces for Early Adolescents
  
• Council Report 3–Cultivating Purpose in Adolescence
• Council Brief–Early Adolescence: A Window of Opportunity for Educators to Support Positive Mental Health
• Council Note–Elections As Opportunities for Positive Adolescent Development