Introduction -- Part I: The Adolescent Brain -- The Adolescent Brain -- Challenges Adolescents Face -- A New Approach -- Part II: The Components of a Healthy Adolescence -- Basic Needs -- Permanent Connections -- Education and Credentials -- Financial Stability and Well-being -- Youth Leadership: Taking Charge of Their Lives -- Part III: A Call to Action to Thrive -- What It Takes to Thrive -- Public Systems and Policymakers -- Employers -- The Social Sector -- Coordination and Navigation -- Conclusion

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