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CoSN2026 Keynote Series: Building What's Next: Supporting Youth in a Digital World
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- The CoSN Podcast
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Summary
In this special episode, recorded live at CoSN2026, Dr. Candice Odgers, Associate Dean and Chancellor's Professor at the University of California, Irvine, shares insights from more than 25 years of research on adolescent mental health and digital technology. Drawing on decades of longitudinal research following thousands of young people, Dr. Odgers explores what the evidence actually tells us about smartphones, social media, and youth well-being. She examines the growing gap between headlines and scientific findings, discusses the risks of fear-driven technology policies, and explains why supporting young people requires addressing broader factors that shape their lives. Throughout the keynote, Dr. Odgers challenges common assumptions surrounding screen time and social media while advocating for evidence-based approaches that help students thrive in an increasingly digital world. In This Episode What more than 25 years of research reveal about adolescents and digital technology The gap between headlines and scientific evidence surrounding social media and youth well-being Why fear-driven approaches can lead to poor technology decisions Lessons from longitudinal studies following thousands of young people The importance of addressing the underlying causes of youth mental health challenges Why banning technology may not produce the outcomes adults expect Lessons from international efforts to restrict social media access How schools and communities can better support students in healthy digital environments About the Speaker Dr. Candice Odgers is Associate Dean and Chancellor's Professor at the University of California, Irvine. For more than 25 years, her research has focused on adolescent mental health, inequality, and the role technology plays in the lives of young peop…