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.
The Panic Over Smartphones Doesn’t Help Teens
The Atlantic May 21, 2024Filed in: Technology
“Focusing solely on social media may mean that the real causes of mental disorder and distress among our children go unaddressed,” writes NSCA member Candice Odgers in this article explaining the research on youth and digital technology for The Atlantic.
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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.”