Mental Health Apps, ChatBots, and Digital Therapy for Kids: What You Need to Know
The escalating adolescent mental health crisis has been met with a new array of digital solutions--how are these new digital resources shaping the future of mental health care for youth?
Young Child Learning, Attention, and Screen Use | Heather Kirkorian, PhD
Unreal: Online Misinformation, Deep Fakes, and Youth
How can parents, caregivers, and educators help children think critically and develop skills to navigate misinformation and deep fakes in their digital lives?
Call for Abstracts for the 2025 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress
Washington, DC | July 13-16, 2025 | Deadline for Submissions: December 9, 2024.
Boys, Health, and Digital Media
Digital media's effects on boys' health and development: a guide from the experts
Our in-person and virtual events bridge the knowledge gap between researchers, clinicians, parents, and families. See all events.
Vaile Wright, PhD
Senior Director, Health Care Innovation, American Psychological Association
Henry Willis, PhD
Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology Program, University of Maryland, College Park
Elsa Friis, PhD
Head of Mental Health, Alongside
Stephen Schueller, PhD
Professor of Psychological Science and Informatics, University of California, Irvine
Nicole Martinez-Martin, JD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics
Vaile Wright, PhD
Senior Director, Health Care Innovation, American Psychological Association
Henry Willis, PhD
Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology Program, University of Maryland, College Park
Elsa Friis, PhD
Head of Mental Health, Alongside
Stephen Schueller, PhD
Professor of Psychological Science and Informatics, University of California, Irvine
Nicole Martinez-Martin, JD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics
Civic Engagement
…is individual and collective action designed to identify and address issues of public concern. Even before they reach voting age, youth begin exploring their civic identities and political interests, and may begin getting involved in activities to improve their communities through political and non-political ways. Social media and other online platforms are a central outlet for civic engagement, providing opportunities and agency that may not be available in traditional settings.
Youth are increasingly aware of world events from younger ages… and they can engage with and use social media to lead social activism in really extraordinary ways.”
On Civic Engagement
Engaged for Change: Youth, Digital Spaces, and Social Movements
How is digital media providing unique ways for youth to advocate for more positive outcomes for themselves and their peers?
Beyond Clicks and Comments: A Broad View of Technology's Impacts on Our Society
What are the the implications of digital media's influence on our society? What do we need to learn about one of the most crucial, pervasive, and ubiquitous aspects of our society today?
Logging on and Speaking Out
Ten Tips for Helping Teens and Tweens Navigate the World of Online Civic Engagement
Parenting Just Children
How to Discuss Race, Social Justice Activism, and the Media with Children in the Digital Age
The Golden Rule: Cultivating Kindness and Character Online
How can we help children develop moral character and values such as kindness and compassion online and offline?
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