the Stanford Center on Adolescence

The Stanford Center on Adolescence is a research organization based at Stanford University dedicated to understanding how teenagers develop physically, emotionally, and socially. They study adolescent behavior, mental health, education, and the influences shaping young people today. Their goal is to generate knowledge that can improve policies, programs, and practices to support healthy adolescent development. By combining scientific research with practical insights, they aim to help educators, policymakers, and families better understand and meet the needs of youth during this critical stage of life.