Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others
Scientific American June 26, 2024
“Part of the exploration of adolescence and young adulthood is figuring out where you can be needed and useful—arguably core aspects of our mental health,” our Co-Executive Director Andrew Fuligni tells science reporter Lydia Denworth in an article highlighting the importance of contribution during adolescence.
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A new UCLA Blueprint article highlights the importance of purpose in adolescence. The article features the NSCA report Cultivating Purpose in Adolescence and interviews NSCA members and our co-executive director, Andrew Fuligni.
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