DIGITAL AGE AND THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH IN INDIA

Abstract

In today’s digital world of 21st century, youth mental health has emerged as an important area of concern. Researchers, educators, parents and policymakers are busy in understanding how the digital environment reshaping the mental health. This chapter is an attempt to examine the changing land scape of youth mental health in this digital age of 21st century by exploring contemporary challenges, emerging opportunities and protective factors that can promote psychological well-being among youths.