Introduction
Growing Up in a Digital World
One in five children and adolescents worldwide struggle with mental health challenges. This is the first generation to grow up fully immersed in digital environments that fundamentally shape how they live, learn, and connect. While digital technologies — from smartphones and social media to artificial intelligence — offer remarkable opportunities, they also introduce documented risks that demand immediate, coordinated action.

Our Position
Mental Health Meets Digital Reality
Based on our clinical experience, rigorous research, and deep engagement with young people and their families, the Child Mind Institute has developed a comprehensive position on technology’s impact on youth mental health and translated our findings into concrete recommendations for stakeholders across sectors.
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