Center for Adolescent Health

The Teen Years Explained

Learn how the teen brain works! The Teen Years Explained explores how cognitive development impacts risk assessment, sexual behavior, and identity formation. Discover how to promote healthy adolescent development. The teen years are a time of opportunity, not turmoil. Learn More

PRC

The Center for Adolescent Health is a member of the Prevention Research Centers (PRCs) Program, supported by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Learn More

About Us

Together with community partners, the Center conducts research that identifies the needs and strengths of young people and tests programs designed to promote the health and well-being of young people. Learn More

Blog

Check out the CAH Blog! Stay up to date on our latest news, events, and accomplishments. Learn More

News/Events

Media highlights, our event calendar, and important updates. Learn More

All youth should have access to the support and resources needed to transition to healthy adulthood.

The Center for Adolescent Health is committed to assisting urban youth to become healthy and productive adults. Together with its community partners, the Center conducts research that identifies the needs and strengths of young people and tests programs designed to promote their health and well-being

MISSION

To promote health equity and well-being for youth through connection and collaboration with a diverse network of young people and community and academic partners on public health research, education, policy, and practice.