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Dr. Amori Mikami

Dr. Amori Mikami Field of Expertise: Developmental Psychology, Media Studies Dr. Amori Mikami is a psychology professor at UBC, focusing on child development and digital media on mental health. Current Research or Discovery The Alarming Truth About Social Media and Your Teen’s Mental Health: What Pa

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April 2, 2025Updated May 8, 20261 min read
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Dr. Amori Mikami

Field of Expertise: Developmental Psychology, Media Studies


Dr. Amori Mikami is a psychology professor at UBC, focusing on child development and digital media on mental health.

Current Research or Discovery

The Alarming Truth About Social Media and Your Teen’s Mental Health: What Parents Need to Do Right Now – New Research Finds

Affiliation

  • University of British Columbia

Awards

  • Canada Research Chair (2024)
  • UBC Killam Research Prize (2018)
  • Association for Psychological Science Rising Star (2011)
  • American Psychological Association Award, Division 53 (2005)

Contact

Email: mikami@psych.ubc.ca
Phone: 604 822 3245

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