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Adolescence: A Critical Window to Influence Youth Mental Health
October 3, 2022 | Filed in: Fact Sheet | BriefResearch into cognitive and social development tells us that adolescence is a critical period to influence the mental health of young people. We can help young people not just survive but thrive by exposing them to conditions and experiences that support their developmental needs during these years.
Navigating Transitions: Resources from the YNSCA
September 14, 2022 | Filed in: Fact SheetOur adolescent years mark a time of transition, as our bodies and brains mature and we explore and learn from our experiences and the world around us. Along the journey from childhood to adulthood, there are other major transitions along the way—the transition from middle school to high school, from high school to college or career, and into adulthood. The Youth National Scientific Council on…
5 Facts About the Importance of Caring Adults During Our Adolescent Years
March 30, 2022 | Filed in: Fact SheetAs we mature during adolescence, exercising more responsibility and personal agency, we become less physically dependent on adult caregivers. Yet parents and other caring adults remain as important to our healthy development as when we were younger. Below are five fast facts about the important role parents and other caring adults continue to play throughout our adolescent years. Secure and…
Supporting Positive Development for LGBTQ+ Youth
June 2, 2021 | Filed in: Fact SheetResearch-based information about helping LGBTQ youth thrive
6 Fast Facts About Adolescent Development
August 29, 2019 | Filed in: Fact SheetRapid social learning, increased sensitivity to respect, and a drive toward new experiences are just a few of the factors that make adolescence a key window of opportunity. We review these research-based factors and a few more in this quick overview.
What the Science Tells Us About Parenting an Adolescent
August 23, 2019 | Filed in: Fact SheetUnderstanding how parental influence shifts in adolescence can help parents, youth-serving professionals, and policymakers support families in ways that bolster the well-being of young people as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Note: This overview focuses on “parents” because most research on adolescent-family relationships has studied mothers and fathers. However, the findings are…
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