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. […]

Pride: A 2021 Celebration

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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 […]

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 […]