video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/57d46de21f934835a9458274de6802d1" frameborder="0" width="1664" height="1248" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>12481664Loomhttps://www.loom.com12481664https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/57d46de21f934835a9458274de6802d1-80fb280148ee8ec3.gif181.843Three for Thriving Newsletter Recap - Week of June 6, 2025Welcome to the seventh installment of our limited newsletter and video series, Three for Thriving, where we share some the latest news articles at the intersection of youth well-being and technology.
In this week’s video recap, we’re spotlighting how narratives about adolescence are shifting— from Hollywood-crafted stories of rebellion to the self-produced content teens now create and consume on their phones. We also look at the rise of AI as emotional support, with experts warning that these tools are no substitute for real mental health care. Finally, we explore how Gen Z’s career aspirations are running up against disappearing job opportunities and growing frustration around how their efforts are recognized.
AI’s dominance in stories about teens and screens this week is impossible to ignore. We continue to believe that conversations about young people should be with them, not just about them. #ICYMI: we released our first Youth Insights Memo to help elevate teen voices. It features ten timely takeaways on how teens are navigating—and feeling about—AI in their everyday lives.
Our Three for Thriving video recap breaks down these stories in under three minutes—watch it here for more context. Read on for the full roundup of news stories from this past week that sparked our team's curiosity. https://centerfordigitalthriving.kit.com/posts/three-for-thriving-no-7-last-week-s-news-on-youth-tech-well-being
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