Bridging Connections Between Adolescents and Researchers: An Essential Component for Success

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As a society, we can progress by bridging connections, working together, and educating others through individuals’ unique experiences. This is certainly true for research as well, and Youth Advisory Boards can act as a significant liaison.  Youth Advisory Boards are mutually beneficial for both researchers and adolescents as there is a tremendous deal to gain. […]

Video Games: What is still unknown?

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 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 […]

Social media and depression: What we know, why we should stay curious

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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 […]