Written by: Meisi Li The YAB Initiative is an advocacy program under the Technology and Adolescent Mental Wellbeing (TAM) program led by Dr. Megan Moreno to promote youth engagement and support researchers and clinicians. Dr. Moreno also leads the Social Media and Adolescent Health Research Team (SMAHRT) which is where TAM and the YAB Initiative […]
Written by: Garrett Waterman With the advent of the ever increasing importance of technology in daily life, many people are questioning the effects of this relatively new medium. In this new digital age, the majority of Americans are spending a significant portion of their time in front of a screen. While many news outlets fixate […]
Written by: Meisi Li According to UNICEF, today about 16% of the world’s population is comprised of adolescents, more than ever before. At the same time, the world faces an unprecedented number of risks for adolescents, a need for more diverse voices, and opportunities for great creative potential from youth. A Youth Advisory Board (YAB) […]