Adults spend an average of three to four hours per day on their screens, while youth spend an average of seven. Children are getting smartphones earlier than ever – 53% of kids have their one by age 11, and by age 12,71% do. While devices themselves are not addictive, the social connections they give us

In the last few years, our youth have reported increased mental health concerns and challenges, along with experiences of violence and suicidal ideation and behavior. The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey drew attention to the record high levels of sadness, violence and suicide risk of our girls. LGBTQ+ teens in particular reported experiencing extremely high

Youth spend a significant amount of time in the digital world, and at increasingly younger ages. The digital world has opened doors to everything from educational opportunities, to meeting and getting to know others, to creating vlogs, blogs and other creative outlets. There has also been a decline in in-person interactions with peers, alongside a