Handbook of Adolescent Digital Media Use and Mental Health

Description

Handbook of Adolescent Digital Media Use and Mental Health provides an in-depth, research-driven examination of how digital technologies shape the psychological, emotional, and social development of adolescents. As teens increasingly engage with social media, online gaming, messaging apps, and digital learning environments, understanding the mental health implications has never been more critical.

This authoritative volume brings together leading scholars and practitioners to explore key topics including:

The relationship between screen time and adolescent brain development
Social media use, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression
Cyberbullying, online harassment, and digital peer pressure
Internet and gaming addiction
Sleep disruption linked to digital device use
The role of parental monitoring and digital literacy
Positive digital engagement and resilience building

Grounded in the latest psychological and behavioral research, this handbook offers practical frameworks, prevention strategies, and intervention models to help clinicians, educators, policymakers, and families support healthy digital habits.

Whether you are a mental health professional, academic researcher, graduate student, school counselor, or parent seeking clarity on youth digital well-being, this book serves as an essential reference for navigating adolescent mental health in today’s connected world.