Resource Library
Love in Adolescence 3: A Panel Discussion on What Youth Could Be Learning About Building Healthy Relationships
February 13, 2024 | Filed in: VideoIn our third annual “Love in Adolescence” webinar, panelists discuss what we as adults can do to support youth to learn what they need to build healthy relationships.
5 Facts About Decision Making and Emotional Regulation During Adolescence
February 5, 2024 | Filed in: Fact SheetAdolescence is an important window for developing the skills to manage our emotions, control our behavior, and make good decisions. The social and brain development that happens during this period help us tune in to the information we need to master these important skills. But still, like every skill, these require opportunities to practice in real-world situations with room to make and learn from…
5 Facts About Respect and Social Feedback in Adolescence
January 29, 2024 | Filed in: Fact SheetDuring adolescence, physical and cognitive changes combine with new social contexts in ways that increase our sensitivity to belonging and earning respect from those around us.
5 Facts About Identity Development in Adolescence
January 18, 2024 | Filed in: Fact SheetDuring adolescence, we form a deeper sense of who we are, what we value, and who we want to be. Healthy development in adolescence involves creating a positive sense of self and belonging, based on our values and aspirations.
5 Facts About Contributing During Adolescence
January 5, 2024 | Filed in: Fact SheetThroughout our adolescent years, we become increasingly capable of contributing to those around us in deeper, more meaningful ways than when we were younger. Opportunities to not only contribute but to reflect on the meaning of our contributions and to have our contributions recognized are important to healthy development during our adolescent years.
5 Facts About Exploration and Risk Taking in Adolescence
January 5, 2024 | Filed in: Fact SheetTaking risks during adolescence is an essential part of learning and healthy development. In our adolescent years, we’re more motivated to explore the world by trying new things in ways that help us discover who we are, expand our skills, and ultimately move beyond the familiarity of home.
Winter 2023 Research Roundup
December 19, 2023 | Filed in: Research Roundup | STEPS for Youth | Mental Health | Adversity, Bias, & DiscriminationThis issue provides an overview of research showcasing the effects of neighborhood environments on adolescent development, the benefits of culturally tailored interventions, the trajectory of executive function development, and links between rumination and neural response to social rejection.
Cultivating Purpose in Adolescence
October 30, 2023 | Filed in: Council Report | STEPS for Youth | Education | Community Engagement | Mental Health | Out-of-School Time | Digital Tech | Adversity, Bias, & DiscriminationThis council report from the National Scientific Council on Adolescence looks at the importance of purpose during adolescence and how we can support youth to cultivate their own sense of purpose.
Fall 2023 Research Roundup
September 20, 2023 | Filed in: Research Roundup | STEPS for Youth | Education | Out-of-School Time | Juvenile JusticeIn this issue of our quarterly Research Roundup, we provide an overview of some recent research showcasing the importance of support for positive identity development, the role of family and peers in mental health and emotion regulation, and the impacts of educational settings.
Summer 2023 Research Roundup
June 22, 2023 | Filed in: Research Roundup | STEPS for Youth | Mental Health | Adversity, Bias, & DiscriminationIn this quarterly Research Roundup, we provide an overview of some recent research into the adolescent years, showcasing the interactions between adolescent brain development and our environments, social connections, and sense of identity.