Adolescent Mental Health in a Digital World Exploring Current Research and Promoting Resilient Practices

This book comprehensively explores how the digital age impacts adolescents' mental health. As digital technologies become increasingly integral to young people's lives, it examines the complexities, risks, challenges, and opportunities presented by the digital landscape, offering crucial insights for understanding and addressing these contemporary concerns. Drawing on the latest research trends and expert insights, the book delivers practical guidance, evidence-based strategies, and actionable tools to support adolescent well-being. This collaborative effort weaves together perspectives from researchers, educators, counselors, and policymakers, with each chapter illuminating the multifaceted influence of digital technology on young people's mental health through current research findings and expert opinions. This book serves students, researchers, and teachers in Psychology, Applied Psychology, Mental Health, Public Health, Social Work, Gender and Women's Studies, and Sociology. It is an indispensable resource for mental health stakeholders including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counselors, legal-policy professionals, university professors, student support staff, parents, educators, family caregivers, NGOs, and anyone concerned about supporting adolescents navigating our digital world.