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Hopelab is a social innovation lab and impact investor at the intersection of tech and youth mental health.

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2024 Young Innovators in Behavioral Health Awards

Behavioral Health Tech, Hopelab, Pivotal Ventures, Resonance Philanthropies, and Manatt are thrilled to co-present the 2024 Young Innovators in Behavioral Health Awards. We believe young people are having an incredible impact and have the potential to do even more! We want to spotlight these individuals and amplify their ideas, voices, and influence.

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Hopelab Early Career Research Grants

The Hopelab Early Career Research Grant aims to support early career researchers by providing financial support and access to our rich data set to create more equitable and robust research on digital technologies and youth well-being.

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Parasocial Relationships, AI Chatbots, and Joyful Online Interactions

A study from Hopelab, in collaboration with media psychology expert Dr. Bradley Bond, provides a nuanced understanding of how unique online connections with media figures, such as social media content creators, contribute to the positive experiences, community connection, and identity development for Queer young people.

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Practical Insights and Lessons Learned from Hopelab and the Center for Digital Thriving

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A Double-edged Sword: How Diverse Communities of young people think about the multifaceted relationship between social media and mental health

The third installment of a national survey developed by Hopelab and Common Sense Media, and conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, shows that while social media continues to pose risks, it also plays a beneficial role in supporting the mental health and well-being of young people — especially those from marginalized communities.

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This study examines generative AI use by race and ethnicity, age, gender, and LGBTQ+ identity and shares a nuanced understanding of how different demographic groups perceive and interact with generative AI technologies. Young people were directly involved in the creation of survey topics and questions and the interpretation of results.

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This study looks at how teens and young people are embracing online mental health tools — from social media to therapy and mental health apps — as resources for seeking support and managing their own mental health and well-being.

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Announcing HBCU Translational Science Fellows

Hopelab is excited to announce the inaugural cohort of six HBCU researchers to drive Black youth wellness initiatives. Fellows will focus on how best to translate science into practice to improve Black youth mental health.

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Hopelab Ventures Spotlight

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A Texas Solution to a National Challenge

This report from Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, examines the state of youth mental health in Texas, highlighting near-term actions state government and health plan leaders can take to facilitate the entry and expansion of telehealth companies in the Texas marketplace.

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InStride raises $30 million in Series B funding to support increased access to specialty outpatient care for pediatric anxiety and OCD

The Hopelab Ventures team shares five learnings to help entrepreneurs gain traction and achieve impact at scale.

Guest author James Veraldi CEO and Co-Founder of Scenario shares his take on the responsible use of AI technology.

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Hopelab is excited to announce the growth of our investments team with the hiring of Nathaan Demers as Principal Investor.

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Guest author, Jorge Alvarez offers their best advice for encouraging more co-creation with young people.

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Guest author Trisha Prabu offers three key lessons for responsible technology efforts.

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Bridging the gap between scientific literature and mental health resources can bring hope and possibility to Latiné communities.

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Cyber Collective reflects on its year-long experience in the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund.