Adolescence is a period of remarkable brain development and plasticity, offering unique opportunities for positive lifelong change as well as for healing from prior adversity. The Promise of Adolescence shows that supportive environments, intentional relationships, and equitable access to education and health resources help young people fully realize these developmental possibilities — and that inequities in opportunity can undermine well-being and future success.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine — The Promise of Adolescence
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