From Z to Alpha

Adolescence

What Parents Need to Know About Teen Social Media Use

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on May 24, 2023

Stressed about your teen’s social media use? Two new guidelines can help.

Stressed about your teen’s social media use? Two new guidelines can help.

Adolescence

Can Tech Help Prevent Teen Suicide?

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on September 10, 2022

This World Suicide Prevention Day let’s commit to helping teens in the way they want and need.

This World Suicide Prevention Day let’s commit to helping teens in the way they want and need.

Depression

Do Latinx Teens Need Digital Mental Health Treatment Just for Them?

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on July 29, 2022

Do Latinx teens need culturally-tailored digital mental health support? Research and experts say yes.

Do Latinx teens need culturally-tailored digital mental health support? Research and experts say yes.

Resilience

How Online Support Can Help LGBTQ+ Youth Increase Resilience

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on May 31, 2022

A new online tool supports LGBTQ+ teens’ use of coping skills. Just in time for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

A new online tool supports LGBTQ+ teens’ use of coping skills. Just in time for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

Adolescence

Supporting Youth in a Widespread Mental Health Crisis

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on December 9, 2021

Want to know how to support a teen in your life? A new Surgeon General report shares actionable tips, many of which can be delivered online.

Want to know how to support a teen in your life? A new Surgeon General report shares actionable tips, many of which can be delivered online.

Loneliness

Positive Online Experiences Can Combat Teen Loneliness

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on September 16, 2021

Although social media may negatively affect the mental health of teens, not all online experiences are created equal.

Although social media may negatively affect the mental health of teens, not all online experiences are created equal.

Vaping

What to Do About Vaping Now That Teens Are Back to School

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on September 9, 2021

Now that teens are headed back to school, tech can prevent vaping from becoming as widespread as it was before the pandemic.

Now that teens are headed back to school, tech can prevent vaping from becoming as widespread as it was before the pandemic.

Adolescence

How and Why to Invest in Mental Health Tech for Teens

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on August 17, 2021

Want to know how teens can start their own mental health tech solutions? Hear from an expert.

Want to know how teens can start their own mental health tech solutions? Hear from an expert.

Online Therapy

How Communities Can Address BIPOC Mental Health Needs

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on July 30, 2021

Digital tools can be used to deliver culturally-sensitive mental health care to BIPOC youth

Digital tools can be used to deliver culturally-sensitive mental health care to BIPOC youth

Adolescence

How Tech Is Supporting LGBTQ+ Teens

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on June 23, 2021

Wondering how the online world can be joyful for LGBTQ+ youth? There are plenty of ways.

Wondering how the online world can be joyful for LGBTQ+ youth? There are plenty of ways.

Education

Why It’s Time to Rethink Digital Citizenship Education

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on May 25, 2021

Want to support digital equity? A few tips can support all students to use technology to thrive.

Want to support digital equity? A few tips can support all students to use technology to thrive.

Internet Addiction

What Does Summer Screen-Time Balance Mean in 2021?

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on April 27, 2021

On the eve of another pandemic summer, families need a tech strategy that emphasizes quality and minimizes guilt, shame, and blame.

On the eve of another pandemic summer, families need a tech strategy that emphasizes quality and minimizes guilt, shame, and blame.

Depression

5 Ways Social Media Helps Depressed Teens Cope

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on March 17, 2021

A new report shows many are finding social media helpful for connection, keeping up with current events, and finding relatable stories.

A new report shows many are finding social media helpful for connection, keeping up with current events, and finding relatable stories.

Depression

Is Playing Violent Video Games Related to Teens' Mental Health?

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on February 25, 2021

Now that kids are home playing video games more often, it’s time to take another look at whether games are as risky as some fear.

Now that kids are home playing video games more often, it’s time to take another look at whether games are as risky as some fear.

Sexual Orientation

The Tech Dilemma for LGBTQ+ Youth and Mental Health

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on January 12, 2021

In this uncertain time, LGBTQ+ youth are simultaneously navigating a riskier and more supportive internet. Knowledge and resources can tip the scale toward a better experience.

In this uncertain time, LGBTQ+ youth are simultaneously navigating a riskier and more supportive internet. Knowledge and resources can tip the scale toward a better experience.

Vaping

5 Ways to Talk to Teens About Vaping Now That They’re Home

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on September 23, 2020

Want to talk about vaping with your teen now that they are home almost all the time? A few tips can reduce the stress of addressing the topic.

Want to talk about vaping with your teen now that they are home almost all the time? A few tips can reduce the stress of addressing the topic.

Loneliness

Tech Can Be Used to Address Loneliness in Young People

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on August 19, 2020

Young adults are at highest risk for loneliness, but tech can be part of the solution.

Young adults are at highest risk for loneliness, but tech can be part of the solution.

Adolescence

3 Ways Tech Can Support Teens Right Now

Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on July 27, 2020

Having trouble navigating the digital world of teens? Here are some healthy ways teens can use tech and parents can support them.

Having trouble navigating the digital world of teens? Here are some healthy ways teens can use tech and parents can support them.