A mind of one’s own
September 2, 2025Co-Executive Director Adriana Galván is featured in a UCLA Newsroom article and accompanying podcast that provides insights into adolescent development, memory, and the fight to protect our brains.
Social Media Use Is Linked to Brain Changes in Teens, Research Finds
The New York Times January 3, 2023
CDA Co-Executive Director Adriana Galván and NSCA Co-Director Jennifer Pfeifer talk with New York Times reporter Ellen Barry to give context to a new study on youth and social media use.
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The surprising science of adolescent brains
August 20, 2025NSCA co-director Jennifer Pfeifer spoke at TEDxPortland about the fascinating science behind the developing adolescent brain, and about how “adolescence isn’t a problem to be solved; it’s a transformative period of growth and opportunity.”