The recently released Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data Summary & Trends Report for 2011–2021 (CDC, 2023) noted that in 2021, more female high school students (41%) relative to their male counterparts (18%) reported experiencing poor mental health.  Additionally, over the last decade, female...

Research indicates that sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience increased risk of behavioral health problems such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation and behavior. SGM youth may also face discrimination and prejudice in their physical communities and choose to turn to virtual com...

The downsides of screen time among children and young people have received significant attention, but there are many mental health benefits from social media and gaming that are often overlooked. There is a growing body of longitudinal studies that are showing the surprising and hopeful benefits ass...

This webinar will begin with a brief overview of research examining the associations between social media use among youth and self-harm (i.e., suicide and nonsuicidal self-injury [NSSI]), including risk and protective factors. It will then focus on discussing how social media and technology may be u...

Young people are growing up in the digital age. Their relationship with technology and screens is complex and multi-faceted. Technology and social media use have been linked to negative mental health effects in youth such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and eating disorders. However, there are a...