Social Media Use Is Linked to Brain Changes in Teens, Research Finds
The New York Times January 3, 2023
CDA Co-Executive Director Adriana Galván and NSCA Co-Director Jennifer Pfeifer talk with New York Times reporter Ellen Barry to give context to a new study on youth and social media use.
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March 17, 2025
NSCA member Candice Odgers is cited in Forbes explaining that research suggests broader societal challenges may have a more significant impact on teen wellbeing than social media. The article proposes that social media companies can help support positive mental health in teens by giving platform users more choices, providing evidence-based supports, and creating approachable solutions.
March 14, 2025
NSCA Member Candice Odgers spoke with Scientific American about how although COVID took an emotional and educational strain on children and teens they are far from a ‘lost generation.’ “There’s a resilience story to be told from this,” says Odgers.
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