AI is changing our world, but it often overlooks LGBTQ voices! The new GLAAD report highlights biases in AI that can result in misinformation, discrimination, and privacy issues for the LGBTQ community. n this piece, GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders share the need for companies to prioritize diverse training data and collaborate with LGBTQ experts to create inclusive AI standards that benefit everyone.

GoodforMEdia (GFM) youth leaders led interactive workshops at Stanford's Tech-X Program, a one-week summer program for high school students interested in mental health and technology innovation. Across two weeks, participants explored the impact of technology on young people's mental health and learned practical strategies for building healthier digital habits.

From “Am I cooked” to “Is this a valid crashout?” social media has become the go-to place for many teens to ask the internet how we should feel. But what if we are skipping an important step: checking in with ourselves first? In this blog, GoodforMEdia youth leader Alvin unpacks why emotional validation should not be crowdsourced and how taking a moment to reflect before posting can help build healthier habits online.

In this diptych poem, GoodforMEdia youth leader Emily explores one day lived on and off social media, moving through the same moments - the morning, the body, the afternoon, the night - and finding two different selves on each side. This captivating piece invites us to pause and sit with the question: what does a single day feel like when you're living it for an audience, and what does it feel like when you're not?

From Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram, the apps young people use most have quietly added a new feature: an AI chatbot you never opted in to. In this blog, GoodforMEdia youth leader Jessica discusses how these platforms have embedded AI into our feeds, chat lists, and direct messages, often with no option to opt out. Read the blog to better understand what this shift means for young people, and why having a say in the technology shaping our digital lives matters.

Social media has made it easier than ever to compare ourselves to others and harder than ever to feel like enough. In this blog, GoodforMEdia youth leader, Andres, explores the unspoken pressure young people feel to perform academically and be seen online. Explore what it looks like to find motivation that doesn’t depend on anyone’s approval and discover what it means to live without an audience.

Is AI impacting your educational experience? Edward, a second-year college student, reflects on how generative AI is transforming what learning looks like for him. From how his professors are responding, to what it means to produce work that is truly his own, learn how he is finding the balance between embracing the tool and protecting his learning process.

We are three months into 2026, and the pace of tech is moving faster than ever. From new AI tools to evolving social media platforms, technology continues to shape how we connect, learn, and experience the world around us. In this blog, GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders share what they think are the best and worst things about tech so far this year, highlighting the positive impact and challenges that come with it.

Group chats help us stay connected with friends, classmates, family members, and communities. But these conversations over text can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or pressure. Developed by GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders, these tips can help you navigate group chats in ways that support respectful communication and your wellbeing.

Scrolling before bed has become a common nighttime habit for young people. What may start as a quick check of notifications or a few videos can easily turn into an hour of doomscrolling, and before you know it, you’re having trouble falling asleep. Our GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders describe why this happens and offer suggestions for breaking the cycle and creating a better routine that helps you get the Zzzs you need.

Social media companies are once again facing scrutiny over their impact on young people. In a recent lawsuit accusing Meta and Google of harming youth mental health, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended the company’s approach to platform safety and responsibility. In this piece, GoodforMEDia Youth Leaders share their reactions to the testimony and reflect on what this case could mean for platform accountability and industry standards.

A new report from Common Sense Media explores the rise of in-game betting, the pressures it may create for young audiences, and concerns about how gambling content is reaching them. Read on for GoodforMEDia Youth Leaders’ reactions to the findings, what they’re seeing among their peers, and why this trend raises important questions about youth wellbeing and online safety.

From filters and likes to endless scrolling, the platforms we use shape how we see ourselves, what we value, and the choices we make. Drawing from real conversations with young people in India, this blog explores how social media influences identity, mental health, and behavior. Read the blog to better understand what growing up online feels like for young people today, and how we can create a healthier balance with the digital world that prioritizes young people’s well-being.

Regulators in California and the UK are investigating Grok AI, amid inappropriate images being generated without consent. This raises urgent questions about online safety, platform responsibility, and how AI tools are being released without adequate protections. Hear what GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders are saying about why this matters.

GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders attended the Youth Sports and Mental Health: A Super Bowl 60 Panel Discussion, an event focused on promoting youth mental health and wellbeing through the platform of sports. The discussion brought together coaches, Stanford faculty and staff, parents, student-athletes, and professional athletes, including Steve Young, Jessica Mendoza, Andrew Luck, Solomon Thomas, and Curtis Robinson. Read more about the event.

Behind every screen is a real person. In this blog, Mia (she/her), a high school junior and founder of Scroll Smart, examines how cyberbullying negatively affects young people’s mental health. She explores how digital spaces have amplified harmful behavior online and shares ways we can disrupt and stop this destructive cycle.

In a world shaped by screens, it may be easy to lose sight of how technology can quietly reshape the way we see ourselves. In this poem, a young writer, Emily, reflects on growing up alongside a phone and the struggle for finding connection and belonging. She invites us to pause, reflect, and reconsider our own relationship with technology, and how to embrace life beyond the screen.

Are you addicted to your phone or certain social media apps? How do we separate a serious concern from a figure of speech? Conversations about tech’s impact on youth mental health are often framed with terms like “addiction,” “digital drugs,” or “trapped.” In this blog, a college student explores how, even while valid concerns about tech addiction are considered,  these bold headlines and labels can deepen stigma and make it harder for youth to reach out for support. The way we talk about it matters just as much as how we use it. Hear from college students about their experiences and why shifting our words from judgement to understanding and support can make all the difference.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Character.AI, and Snapchat’s My AI are becoming part of everyday life for young people. Created by our #GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders, this guide offers practical tips to help youth understand how AI works, recognize its limits, and use it in ways that support creativity, connection, and mental health.

With the digital world expanding and Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking a larger role, it’s getting harder to know what’s real. This Media Literacy Week, our #GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders are breaking it down with simple ways to spot misinformation, recognize AI fakes, and create content that’s honest and authentic. Discover how we can get back to the basics of what media is for.