DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, YOUTH & DEVELOPMENT
Nancy Deutsch and Bethany Teachman are the faculty leads for this initiative. The work will explore how digital technology can contribute to healthy development in young people, with a focus on addressing the youth mental health crisis.
Digital technology is not just a tool, but a context for development, where young people learn about the world, explore and develop their identities, and develop and sustain relationships. How is living in a digital world affecting youth development? The work on this initiative will explore how digital technology can contribute to healthy development in young people, with a focus on addressing the youth mental health crisis.