News: 2022/09
Can Smartphones Help Predict Suicide?
September 30, 2022New York Times reporter Ellen Barry talked with NSCA member Dr. Nick Allen and other researchers about the promise and challenges of using digital technology to prevent suicide attempts.
Press Releases
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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Your Direction: Interview with Dr. Andrew Fuligni
September 16, 2022Our Co-Executive Director Dr. Andrew Fuligni talked about young people developing a sense of purpose through contribution on the Your Direction podcast, hosted by Dr. Patrick Hill and NSCA member Dr. Tony Burrow.
What’s the right age to get a smartphone?
September 14, 2022NSCA member Dr. Candice Odgers talked with reporter Kelly Oakes about what research says about adolescents and smart phones.
Food insecurity has lasting impacts on the brains and behavior of mice
September 12, 2022A new study from NSCA member Linda Wilbrecht and her team at UC Berkeley showed that for young mice, food insecurity led to differences in learning and decision making in adulthood. The results highlight the importance of ensuring stable access to nutritional food for human youth during adolescence.