Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age: Sociological Perspectives and Social Work Interventions

Dhulipalla Raja Venkata Pavan Kumar

Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age: Sociological Perspectives and Social Work Interventions

Author(s)	Dr. Dhulipalla Raja Venkata Pavan Kumar
Country	India
Abstract	The rapid expansion of digital technology has significantly transformed human life, particularly among youth. Smartphones, social media platforms, online gaming, artificial intelligence, and digital communication tools have become central to the daily experiences of young people. While these technologies provide opportunities for education, social connection, creativity, and access to information, they also present challenges that affect youth mental health and well-being. Increasing rates of anxiety, depression, loneliness, cyberbullying, digital addiction, and sleep disturbances have raised concerns among sociologists, psychologists, educators, and social work professionals. From a sociological perspective, technology influences human relationships, social structures, identity formation, and cultural values. Social work, on the other hand, focuses on promoting human well-being through prevention, intervention, counseling, advocacy, and community support. This paper examines the impact of digital technology on youth mental health through sociological perspectives and social work interventions. It explores the conceptual foundations of digital technology and mental health, analyzes sociological theories related to technological change, and highlights both the positive and negative effects of digital engagement on young people. The study emphasizes the importance of human-centered approaches that encourage responsible technology use while protecting psychological well-being. It further argues that families, schools, communities, policymakers, and social workers must collaborate to create supportive digital environments that foster resilience, emotional health, and healthy human development. Understanding the relationship between technology and mental health is essential for addressing emerging challenges and ensuring that digital innovation contributes positively to the overall well-being of youth in contemporary society.
Keywords	Youth Mental Health, Digital Technology, Social Media, Human Development, Sociology, Social Work, Digital Well-Being, Cyberbullying, Digital Addiction, Psychological Health.
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-10

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