How do technology and social media impact young people?

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11 November 2026

Three teens sit on the floor using their phones.

Expert in adolescent mental health Candice Odgers explores the evidence

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Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior at University of California, Irvine

Is there a link between teen mental health and social media? How could tech companies make social media safer for teenagers? What can educators and caregivers do to support the young people in their lives?

The Jacobs Foundation hosted a keynote from Candice Odgers at the University of Zurich on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Candice is Chancellor’s Professor of Psychology and Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Candice was joined by Moritz Daum, Christa Schmid-Meier, and Daniel Süss, in a session moderated by Gelgia Fetz Fernandes.

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Professor of Psychology and Social Behavior at University of California, Irvine