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Sajeda Manasra is a Molecular Genetics student at Al-Quds Bard College in Palestine. She is a community activist with a strong interest in youth leadership, community engagement, and media literacy education. She completed a year-long Training of Trainers program with the Media Education Lab at the University of Rhode Island, where she developed skills in media literacy, critical thinking, and educational facilitation.

A Case Study | MediaEd Insights | AI Literacy in Brazil Edition | May 2026 Written by Daniela Machado

This May, as the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month, conversations about technology, AI, and family wellbeing matter more than ever. The research paints a serious picture: a global youth mental health crisis, rising chatbot and AI companion use among kids, and growing concern about the cost of always-on attention.