By: Sabine Hansen Video gaming, once considered a fad in the 70’s and 80’s, has swept the world by storm as technology continues to grow the field of online entertainment. With consoles and smartphones becoming popular household staples, the question arises: what do we know about video games and adolescent health, and what is still a mystery? In celebration […]
By Sabine Hansen Happy Pride Month! After much anticipation and a year of Zoom calls in leu of parades, Pride is back in full swing. While we were all on a year of social hiatus, quarantined journeys of self-discovery led to an increase in Generation Z’s participation in the LGBTQ+ community. According to a CBS article released in late February of 2021, about 16% of Generation Z adults identify as […]
By: Anna Jolliff The relationship between social media and depression has been a primary focus on SMAHRT for ten years and counting. Now, as we near the end of mental health month, we’re taking a step back to survey ten years of research findings. What have we really learned? What questions have we yet to ask? And, while many of […]