Candace Odgers

Candace Odgers, a Professor at UC Irvine specializing in adolescent mental health and technology, discusses the complex relationship between kids and social media. She highlights the gap between research findings and public perception, advocating for a nuanced view of teen mental health. Odgers critiques the moral panic surrounding youth online behavior and emphasizes the need for careful dialogue. She argues against oversimplifying the impact of social media, calling for tailored approaches that consider individual usage patterns to support families in navigating digital challenges.