Within this sector of mental health research, I have been collaborating as a part of the Digital Youth research programme and Sprouting Minds group, with researchers Jess, Petr and Ellen, who work with a co-designed fluffy robot called Purrble. This robot is currently being used as an emotion regulation intervention for young people who may be struggling with self-harm.
Sieun Lee is a Research Fellow working on Digital Youth research project 4, which is focused on developing resilience to self-harm and suicidality in the digital world, and the role of brain, psychology and the social world in this.
Lucy-Paige’s blog raises many issues that will resonate with young people about the impact that social media can have on people with, or at risk of, eating disorders.
You're running a research project around social media and online harms. We want to recruit young people to take part in some online interviews but the research team needs some advice from you, reader. By Ewan Soubutts, Digital Youth Researcher
Professor Sonia Livingstone and Mariya Stoilova explain the findings of their new report on the impact of digital experiences on adolescents with mental health vulnerabilities, and the implications for regulation of online platforms.
Jake Bourgaize is a Research Associate working on Digital Youth research project 3, which is focused on digital engagement and mental health risks in vulnerable children.
