Adolescent Stress and Self-regulation

This guide released by Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child focuses on the “window of opportunity” to develop executive function skills during adolescence. The 4-page guide describes five skills crucial for self-regulation and healthy adulthood, tips for helping young people build core skills, and the impact of stress on their development. Finally, the guide highlights five ways that programs can reduce stress (and thus, boost executive functioning) through thoughtful program design.

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