PhD Student in Human Development, Learning and Culture, University of British Columbia
Natasha Parent is a PhD Student in Human Development, Learning, and Culture at the University of British Columbia and works as a Graduate Academic Assistant at the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). Her research interests broadly include the sociocultural and technological factors impacting adolescent development and young adulthood. Recently, her work at the BCCSU has focused on exploring the contextual aspects of young sexual and gender minority men's sexualized use of substances, including how it intersects with their experiences of mental health and overall well being.
Young people's fear of missing out may be fuelling feelings of social disconnection during COVID-19
Dec 04, 2021 01:54 am UTC| Health
Most of us have spent more time on screens since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase in screen time may be especially pronounced among teens because of school closures, the cancellation of extracurricular...
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