Listen "Behind the Youth-Led Movement to Reform Social Media"
Episode Synopsis
NAMI NextGen member Daniella Ivanir interviews Ava Smithing, a youth advocate for safer tech and youth mental health. Ava shares what it was like growing up as part of the first social media generation, her struggles with online harms, and the turning point that led her to protect future generations. They discuss the toll of advocacy, pushing back against profit-driven systems, and mobilizing a youth-led movement. Produced by Daniella Ivanir, Haley Amering, and Brad Gage
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