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Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the key factors influencing today’s youth. We’ll explore adolescent drug use, social pressures, and the role of media in shaping perceptions. Plus, we’ll dive into the impact of AI, deepfakes, and misinformation on how young people navigate the digital world.
What to Expect:
• Insightful discussions and real-life examples
• Expert perspectives on youth drug use and media influence
• Tips for spotting fake news and understanding digital media
Don’t miss this chance to engage, learn, and share your thoughts!
What to Expect:
• Insightful discussions and real-life examples
• Expert perspectives on youth drug use and media influence
• Tips for spotting fake news and understanding digital media
Don’t miss this chance to engage, learn, and share your thoughts!
Young People, Drugs and Drug Taking: Still Deviant?
Mads Harbach Butterworth
(Doctoral Researcher)
Rebellion or Routine? Is Youth Drug Use Still Deviant?
Is experimenting with drugs still seen as deviant or has it become the norm? This engaging talk explores how shifting attitudes, peer influence, and evolving cultural values are challenging traditional views on youth drug use. Are today’s young people rebelling, or simply reflecting a new normal?
Join us for this thought-provoking session and be part of the conversation redefining what it means to take risks in modern society.
Is experimenting with drugs still seen as deviant or has it become the norm? This engaging talk explores how shifting attitudes, peer influence, and evolving cultural values are challenging traditional views on youth drug use. Are today’s young people rebelling, or simply reflecting a new normal?
Join us for this thought-provoking session and be part of the conversation redefining what it means to take risks in modern society.

Ask ChatGPT: how do adolescents find information about health and wellbeing online
Dr Florence Sheen
(Early Career Researcher)
This talk explores the psychology of eating behavior and how communication around food and body weight can be more inclusive for adolescents during this critical developmental period.
The discussion will examine how best to engage young people in conversations about health and wellbeing, considering both psychological insights and technological advancements. By investigating the role of AI, we’ll uncover how adolescents are currently using digital tools to access health information and how AI could be harnessed to provide better support.
Join us as we explore innovative approaches to promoting healthy relationships with food and body image in the digital age.
The discussion will examine how best to engage young people in conversations about health and wellbeing, considering both psychological insights and technological advancements. By investigating the role of AI, we’ll uncover how adolescents are currently using digital tools to access health information and how AI could be harnessed to provide better support.
Join us as we explore innovative approaches to promoting healthy relationships with food and body image in the digital age.

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