A Single, Quick ‘Mindset’ Exercise Protects against Adolescent Stress
Scientific American July 6, 2022
An online intervention to shift adolescents' mindsets about stressful events--like taking a test--was shown to lower stress and anxiety levels in those most vulnerable to stress. Reporter Lydia Denworth talked with NSCA member Dr. David Yeager about this new study and how it might change the way we prepare youth to tackle challenges.
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April 20, 2026
The UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent was cited in a New America article highlighting organizations and research that have supported the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems’ understanding of adolescent development and how to build ecosystems that support young people. The National Commission on Learning Ecosystems is a two-year initiative, announced in February 2026, that focuses on making stronger connections between U.S. public schools and out-of-school programs.
April 16, 2026
The Wallace Foundation interviews CDA’s Co-Executive Director Adriana Galvan for an article on how adolescent brain development shapes risk-taking and learning, and why relationships, exploration, and access to out-of-school-time opportunities matter for developing adolescents.
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