Time:  Jan 31, 2023
Location:  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location:  Virtual
Topics
Social Media |
Media Literacy |
Mental Health |
Physical Health

Youth are increasingly accessing health information online, independent of traditional channels of doctor-patient and parent-child communication. What kinds of information are they encountering, and how accurate is it? Are they able to tell the difference between an influencer paid to promote a product and evidence-based medical advice? How can families and communities encourage digital health literacy and help children use a critical lens to find trusted sources for health advice?

Children and Screens held the #AskTheExperts webinar “The Rise of ‘Dr. Google:’ Youth and Online Health Information” on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 11:30am ET via Zoom. A panel of researchers and public health experts explored the trends and impacts of youth searching for health guidance on the internet. 

Speakers

  • Jennifer Manganello, PhD, MPH

    Professor of Health Policy, Management and Behavior University at Albany, SUNY
    Moderator

  • Robin Stevens, PhD, MPH

    Associate Professor of Communication USC Annenberg

  • Emily Vraga, PhD

    Associate Professor; Don & Carole Larson Professorship in Health Communication Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication; University of Minnesota

  • Jessica Willoughby, PhD

    Associate Professor of Strategic Communication Washington State University

  • Paul Weigle, MD

    Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Associate Medical Director of Ambulatory Services; Chair of the Media Committee Natchaug Hospital; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Video and Resources

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