1st Edition

Adolescent Mental Health in a Digital World Exploring Current Research and Promoting Resilient Practices

310 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

310 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book comprehensively explores how the digital age impacts adolescents' mental health. As digital technologies become increasingly integral to young people's lives, it examines the complexities, risks, challenges, and opportunities presented by the digital landscape, offering crucial insights for understanding and addressing these contemporary concerns.  Drawing on the latest research... Read more

1. Evolution of Adolescence in the Digital Age  2. Digital Technology Use and Mental Health  3. The Digital Landscape. Understanding Adolescent Technology Use  4. Adolescent Development in the Digital Age. A psychosocial perspective  5. The Interplay Between Screen Time and Well-Being  6. Social Media's Impact on Adolescent Mental Health  7. Emerging Trends in Online Behaviors  8. Exploration of Online Identities and Cyberbullying  9. Trends in Online Communication and Expression  10. The Role of Social Media in Shaping Self-Perception  11. Impact of Online Gaming on Mental Well-Being. Understanding the Psychology of Cyberbullying  12. Cyberbullying and Online Harassment. Risks and Intervention  13. Identifying factors that promote positive mental health  14. Evidence-based Interventions for Digital Well-being  15. Digital Well-Being. Promoting Healthy Technology Habits  16. SAG-Parenting in the Digital Age. Strategies for Supporting Adolescents  17. KJR-Education Technology. Enhancing Learning Opportunities for Adolescents  18. Mental Health Matters. Addressing Challenges and Cultivating Resilience  19. The Future of Adolescent Technology Interaction. Trends and Considerations

Biography

K. Jayasankara Reddy is Professor of Neuropsychology and Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Christ University. With over twenty-five years of academic and administrative experience, he has contributed extensively to teaching, research, institutional leadership, and interdisciplinary scholarship in the fields of psychology and mental health. His areas of specialization include cognitive neuropsychology, clinical neuropsychology, forensic psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, and higher education research. He has authored and edited 15 academic books with internationally recognized publishers, including Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, and Elsevier, in addition to publishing more than 200 peer-reviewed research articles. He has supervised 20 doctoral scholars and mentored over 200 postgraduate research projects.

 

Smitha A. G. is a psychologist, educator, and academic administrator based in Bengaluru, currently serving as the Head of the PG Department of Psychology at Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University). With extensive experience in teaching, research, and student development, her work focuses on adolescent mental health, resilience, ethical research practices, and wellbeing promotion. She has contributed to national and international scholarly forums through presentations and publications. A certified Life Skills Trainer through National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and a specialist in tobacco cessation, she is also pursuing advanced studies in Healthcare Systems and Management at Indian Institute of Management Nagpur.

 

 

Viju P. Devassy, CMI, graduated from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, and obtained his MPhil and PhD degrees from Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu. He has been contributing to the development of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in various capacities since 2006 as the Director of Admissions, Students Affairs, and Centre for Counselling and Health Services. He was the founding Director and Dean of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus. Presently, he is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and serves as the Pro-Vice Chancellor and the Director of Student Services of the University. He was a United Board Fellow at International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan in 2009 and at Gonzaga University, Washington, USA, in 2010. His research interests are areas of adolescent development, psycho-social competence, psycho-spiritual interventions and leadership skills.