Filed in: Learning & Education
Author Lydia Denworth talks to leading developmental researchers (including National Scientific Council on Adolescence members David Yeager, Linda Wilbrecht, Ron Dahl, Anthony Burrow, and Nick Allen as well as CDA Co-Executive Director Andrew Fuligni) about what science tells us about the intense social and emotional learning of the adolescent years.
NSCA member Candice Odgers is cited in Forbes explaining that research suggests broader societal challenges may have a more significant impact on teen wellbeing than social media. The article proposes that social media companies can help support positive mental health in teens by giving platform users more choices, providing evidence-based supports, and creating approachable solutions.
NSCA Member Candice Odgers spoke with Scientific American about how although COVID took an emotional and educational strain on children and teens they are far from a ‘lost generation.’ “There’s a resilience story to be told from this,” says Odgers.
