Topic
Digital determinants
Tools & Frameworks
Policy Brief
Relevant actions
Actions 2 & 4
Use it to…
understand the digital determinants of mental health and the inequalities and rights issues they raise.
Where to look in this resource
A short, focused brief — read it in full. It covers digital risks and benefits and their mental-health implications (Action 2), and digital inequalities and the child-rights dimension — who is most exposed and least protected (Action 4).
Description
Synthesises evidence across the European Union on how children engage with digital technologies, including patterns of access, use, benefits, and risks. It examines key issues such as digital inequalities, online safety, and the impact of digital environments on children’s development and well-being, including mental health. The brief highlights how social, economic, and structural factors shape children’s digital experiences and identifies key areas where policy action is needed to ensure that digital technologies support, rather than undermine, children’s rights and well-being.
Brief description
EU-focused synthesis of evidence on children’s access to, use of, and experiences with digital technologies, highlighting implications for mental health, well-being, and inequalities.
Keywords
digital rights, online safety, digital inequalities, EU policy, child development
Resource Title
Digital technologies, child rights and well-being: The State of Children in the European Union 2024
