Disconnected: Youth, Loneliness and Relationships in a Digital World

MCIU (Montgomery County Imtermediate Unit) MCIU (Montgomery County Imtermediate Unit), Norristown

In a time where youth are more digitally connected than ever before, rates of loneliness, social isolation and challenges with building meaningful relationships continue to rise. The digital connections that youth make via social media and online platforms are meaningful and important, but they also contribute to social isolation and loneliness. Youth can be left feeling sad, misunderstood, suffering from FOMO and