Psychological Sciences' Lisa Damour says many issues, not just screen time, impact kids' mental health

Psychological Sciences’ Lisa Damour says many issues, not just screen time, impact kids’ mental health Hero Type Image Cory Shaffer Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:12 Media Editorial Staff August 19, 2026 How Growing Up in a Digital World Affects Kids’ Academic and Social SkillsEducation Week: Lisa Damour, adjunct clinical instructor of psychological sciences and senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies, said that discussion of technology’s impact on youth mental health is disproportionate. She argues genetics, family dynamics, school pressures and marginalization play larger roles, urging