Psychological Sciences' Lisa Damour says many issues, not just screen time, impact kids' mental health
How Growing Up in a Digital World Affects Kids’ Academic and Social Skills
Education Week: Lisa Damour, adjunct clinical instructor of psychological sciences and senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies, said that discussion of technology’s impact on youth mental health is disproportionate. She argues genetics, family dynamics, school pressures and marginalization play larger roles, urging attention to sleep and adult relationships and recommending screen limits when technology interferes with healthy development.
