Research

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?

How can parents, caregivers, and educators help children think critically and develop skills to navigate misinformation and deep fakes in their digital lives?

How does digital media exposure affect the development of language and communication skills in young children ages 0-5 years old?

What information and tools should parents and caregivers know about to best support children with ADHD around media use and overuse?

How can parents and caregivers help youth avoid the most common exploitation and abuse scenarios they may face online?

What can parents and caregivers do to equip youth with the skills and protections needed to keep themselves safe online?

How much and how easily are youth accessing sexual content online? How does what they view shape their perception of “normal” in romantic and sexual relationships? Is the increasing prevalence of AI playing a role?

How does digital media use affect early child development and mental health? How should care providers approach technology use in order to protect and promote mental health in young children (ages 0-5)?

How do hours spent daily on digital media affect children’s attention spans, multitasking skills, and cognitive functions? How are digital platforms affecting how youth interact with the real world?

Video gaming has become a near-universal activity with children. Which features in popular video games can promote (or hinder) their cognitive development and mental health?