OPLM Speaker Talk Series

Speaker Talk: Alone Together: How Screens Are Fueling Teen Loneliness—and What We Can Do About It

Virtual Support-Group

Debbie will explore the growing epidemic of loneliness among teens and young adults, with a focus on digital overuse and emerging forms of “digital addiction.” She’ll examine why today’s youth are experiencing higher rates of loneliness and how social media, internet use, and AI-driven companionship can impact brain chemistry, relationships, and real-world connection—especially for neurodivergent […]