Understanding how technology use affects substance use and mental health in youth.
Clarifying the relations among youth technology use, substance use and mental health.
This study is looking at how using technology affects young people's behavior and mental health, especially since we're seeing more mental health issues even though fewer teens are using substances, and it's designed to help us understand these connections better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10698049 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationships between youth technology use, substance use, and mental health issues. It aims to clarify how digital technologies influence adolescent behavior and well-being, particularly in the context of rising mental health concerns despite decreasing substance use. By employing a detailed approach that examines specific technology usage patterns and considering various biopsychosocial factors, the study seeks to develop a new model that accurately reflects these interactions. This could provide valuable insights into how technology impacts youth health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who actively use digital technology and may be experiencing mental health challenges or substance use issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not engage with digital technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and interventions for improving mental health and reducing substance use among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on technology use and mental health, this research aims to provide a novel and comprehensive model that has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Hanover, United States
- Dartmouth College — Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Borodovsky, Jacob T — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Borodovsky, Jacob T
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.