
The Double-Edged Sword of Technology for LGBTQ+ Teens
More time online during the pandemic can expose them to abuse—but virtual spaces can also offer a crucial lifeline
Danielle Ramo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and senior director of research at Hopelab, a social innovation laboratory that builds behavior change tech to improve the lives of teens and young adults. She is also an adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, leading a research program at the intersection of substance use and digital mental health. She regularly writes and speaks about teen mental health in the digital age. She lives in San Francisco with her spouse and three children.

The Double-Edged Sword of Technology for LGBTQ+ Teens
More time online during the pandemic can expose them to abuse—but virtual spaces can also offer a crucial lifeline