Cultivating Purpose in Community Settings
November 3, 2023Changing the Odds Remix's Katherine Plog Martinez explains the essential role of outside-of-school, community-based programs in helping young people cultivate their sense of purpose.
The Stages of Adolescent Brain Development With UCLA’s Adriana Galván, PhD
The Annie E. Casey Foundation October 24, 2023Filed in: Exploration & Risk Taking | Health & Wellbeing | Learning & Education
In this presentation for the Annie E. Casey Foundation, our Co-executive Director Adriana Galván offers insights into adolescent brain development and discusses how better understanding this developmental period can improve programs and services focused on youth well-being.
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Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?
November 2, 2023Helping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines in mental health. A new report from the National Scientific Council on Adolescence (NSCA) outlines why a having sense of purpose is a key aspect of healthy adolescent development and describes what adults can do to help.