Publications & Resources

This brief discusses the importance of resilience and being able to call forth their inner strength to positively meet challenges, manage adversities, heal the effects of trauma, and thrive.
(2 pp)

This brief discusses how social connections—people and institutions—help youth increase their knowledge and develop their skills. This helps find a sense of belonging and meaning in their lives.
(2 pp)

This brief discusses the importance of having accurate knowledge of adolescent development, which is critically important because beliefs about youth influence perceptions and treatment of young people.
(2 pp)

This brief discusses the importance of cognitive and social-emotional competence in adolescence, which lays the foundation for forming independent identity and having a productive, responsible, and satisfying adulthood.
(2 pp)

This brief discusses the importance of helping youth identify, find, and receive concrete support in times of need to ensure they receive necessities everyone deserves in order to grow and thrive.
(2 pp)

This brief profiles one of 15 Youth Thrive initiatives. TLP helps youth who are leaving the foster care, juvenile justice, and mental health systems to successfully transition into adulthood.
(2 pp)

This brief provides detailed answers to FAQs about Youth Thrive’s trainer training.
(5 pp)

This brief gives an overview of Youth Thrive’s five protective and promotive factors. It lists their constructs and core meanings.
(2 pp)