https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-rss/?orgId=123556&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Cha Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 23:42:13 Z https://www.courant.com/2026/04/04/ct-researchers-study-social-media-and-youth-mental-health-including-more-use-versus-more-harm/ https://www.courant.com/2026/04/04/ct-researchers-study-social-media-and-youth-mental-health-including-more-use-versus-more-harm/ How does social media affect the mental health of young people, and does more use always mean more harm? Several researchers are working to find out through four pilot studies funded by Yale Child Study Center. Early findings point toward more nuanced, targeted approaches to understanding social media’s harms and benefits. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:25:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/social-media-and-youth-mental-health/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/social-media-and-youth-mental-health/ Through four pilot studies funded by Yale Child Study Center, several researchers are working to find out how social media affects the mental health of young people, and whether more use always means more harm. The projects are generating early findings that challenge oversimplified narratives about teen screen time. They point toward more nuanced, targeted approaches to understanding social media's harms and benefits. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ Several internal funding opportunities are open to faculty, clinicians, or trainees at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) throughout each academic year. View the fall 2025 recipients and learn more about the awards offered this semester. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/effects-of-social-media-youth-mental-health/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/effects-of-social-media-youth-mental-health/ Four new research projects have been funded through a new social media pilot research award made possible through a generous donation to Yale Child Study Center. Several pilot studies have been launched to investigate the impacts of social media on child and adolescent mental health and development. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 Z https://ctmirror.org/2025/08/22/suicide-connecticut/ https://ctmirror.org/2025/08/22/suicide-connecticut/ Yale Child Study Center Assistant Professor Pamela Hoffman and Associate Professor Christine Cha are quoted in this article addressing rates of reported thoughts of suicide in Connecticut emergency departments, and how higher rates may actually offer opportunities to intervene sooner. The benefits of telehealth and more generally talking about suicidal thought are also mentioned. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/announcing-the-center-for-brain-and-mind-health-2025-pilot-grant-program-awardees/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/announcing-the-center-for-brain-and-mind-health-2025-pilot-grant-program-awardees/ The Center for Brain & Mind Health Pilot Program is the center's annual keystone initiative, embodying its core value of interdisciplinary collaboration as a driver of clinically relevant neuroscience. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/new-ycsc-community-members-june-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/new-ycsc-community-members-june-2025/ Yale Child Study Center welcomes and introduces new community members on a regular, on-going basis. This June, two new trainees introduce themselves. Meet Marianne Bassing, MA, who joined the Cha Lab earlier this month, and Anthony Medina, MS, who joined the Stover Lab in mid-May. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-westport-parent-retreat/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-westport-parent-retreat/ Four Yale Child Study Center faculty members recently co-facilitated a parent retreat titled “Practicing Unconditional Love: An Open Dialogue on Parenthood” in Westport, Conn. With dinner and childcare provided, approximately 20 attendees engaged in authentic discussions about parental aspirations, good enough parenting, self-compassion, and self-care. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/introducing-nicola-hohenese-and-alix-hunter/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/introducing-nicola-hohenese-and-alix-hunter/ All new Yale Child Study Center faculty, staff, and trainees are invited to share bios and photos upon joining the department, and those who wish to participate are announced approximately monthly. This month, the department welcomes Nicola Hohensee, PhD, who joined the Cha Lab in mid-April, and Alix Hunter, who serves as the new chief of staff in the office of the chair. Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-community-member-intro-feb-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-community-member-intro-feb-2025/ The YCSC welcomes and introduces new community members on an on-going basis. This month, meet postdoctoral associate Sophie Barnes, undergraduate communications assistant Hien Tran, and postdoctoral associate Da-eun Ellen Lee. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/annual-meeting-highlights-impact-of-digital-media-on-children-and-adolescents/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/annual-meeting-highlights-impact-of-digital-media-on-children-and-adolescents/ The annual meeting of the Yale Child Study Center Associates was held in person on November 7, 2024, with a focus on the impact of the digital world—including social media—on children’s health and wellbeing. The meeting brought nearly 100 people together for an afternoon of talks by experts in the field. Fourteen faculty members provided brief, TED-talk style talks around the meeting’s theme, with a balance of related concerns and opportunities. Keynote speaker Andrew Solomon, PhD, wrapped up the afternoon sessions. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/new-ycsc-community-members-oct-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/new-ycsc-community-members-oct-2024/ Meet some of the new faculty, staff, and trainees who have joined the YCSC this summer and fall. The YCSC welcomes and introduces new community members on an on-going basis. All new community members are invited to share bios and photos upon joining the department, and those who wish to participate are announced approximately monthly. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/10/03/yale-mental-health-experts-weigh-in-on-increasing-national-suicide-rates/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/10/03/yale-mental-health-experts-weigh-in-on-increasing-national-suicide-rates/ In this article addressing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that the national suicide rate increased by 30 percent over the past two decades, Yale faculty including YCSC experts provide additional insight into this growing problem along with information about prevention efforts. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:45:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/suicide-prevention-month-how-to-get-help-during-a-mental-health-crisis/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/suicide-prevention-month-how-to-get-help-during-a-mental-health-crisis/ YCSC Associate Professor Christine Cha, who also serves as the inaugural core faculty member at the Yale Center for Brain and Mind Health, was interviewed by WTNH Channel 8 in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month this September. She addressed some things that can be done to prevent suicide in our society. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:52:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/youth-suicide-is-on-the-rise-yale-aims-to-save-lives/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/youth-suicide-is-on-the-rise-yale-aims-to-save-lives/ As suicide rates among young people continue to rise, the Center for Brain and Mind Health at Yale School of Medicine is focusing on ways to prevent these deaths. 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