The SEA Lab @UNCPsych. Examining how sociocultural forces shape adolescent developmental trajectories. PI: Annie Maheux

Chapel Hill
Joined October 2023
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Did you know that 42% of 13-14 year olds are already using generative AI? Professor Anne Maheux is exploring how digital media shapes young minds, and her research at the Winston Center is helping us better understand the fascinating connection between teens and technology. #UNCResearch #AI unc.live/3K2RfVD
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Current discussion – Moderator Erin L. Belfort, MD, DFAACP (@TuftsMedSchool), and panelists Ben Forman, Meredith Gansner, MD (@MGansner), & Anne Maheux, PhD (@SeaLab_UNC), discuss the positive and negative outcomes associated with #SocialMedia use on teen #MentalHealth. #MediaAndMinds25
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Moderator Erin L. Belfort, MD, DFAACP (@TuftsMedSchool), and panelists Ben Forman, @MGansner, & Anne Maheux, PhD (@SeaLab_UNC), will explore #MentalHealth outcomes related to youth social media use at #MediaAndMinds25. The clock is ticking! Register: bit.ly/3ZJhyW1
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How Video Games Keep Teen Boys Connected Annie Maheux writes on how gaming fosters social connection for teen boys, balancing benefits like friendship and skill development with risks such as addiction, harassment, and online safety concerns. Read our latest commentary: aibm.org/commentary/the-soci… aibm.org/commentary/the-soci…
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Congratulations to Mitch Prinstein, Ph.D., ABPP, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the American Psychological Association, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Career Contributions to Science Award!
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I enjoyed the opportunity to reflect on the state of the science of youth technology engagement and mental health as I wrote this commentary on Maheux, Burnell, et al.'s JCPP Annual Review focused on social media component effects acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.co…
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NEW tip sheet: “Youth Anxiety, Depression, and Digital Media” addresses #youth #DigitalMedia use and #anxiety and #depression, types of internet use are harmful (and beneficial) to youth mental health, talking with youth about their #MentalHealth and more. bit.ly/3yEmD6Y
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Did you miss part 1 of our #AskTheExperts webinar series on youth #MentalHealth and #DigitalMedia? Join us for part 2: “Depression: Youth Mental Health and Digital Media” on Wednesday, 10/18 at 12pm ET, with insights from experts in depression. Register: bit.ly/46bLAT2
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