Youth Well Lab
We are a research team at the University of Sydney.
MISSION
Our mission is to use digital technology to support the health and well-being of adolescents (10–24 years). We aim to prevent chronic diseases — like heart disease — early in life and help build healthier communities for young people today and for future generations.
OUR WORK
We work closely with young people, involving them in every step of our research and decision-making. We also collaborate with experts from many different fields to co-design innovative, evidence-based solutions.
DIGITAL HEALTH INNOVATION
Led by
Dr Rebecca Raeside
FOOD
ENVIRONMENTS
Led by
Dr Sisi Jia
YOUTH
ENGAGEMENT
Led by
Allyson Todd
RESEARCH
Led by Associate Professor Stephanie Partridge, the Youth Well Lab is all about working with young people to create healthier futures — both now and for the next generation through innovative, evidence-based solutions.
Our research focuses on three key areas:
![What’s ground-truthing and why does it matter? 🏪🛒
Master of Nutrition & Dietetic students, Noa Blair and Jack Ko hit the streets to verify digital data on healthy food outlets around transport hubs. Careful preparation, flexible strategies, and a few smart shortcuts made the process efficient and effective.
Want to learn how they did it? Read their full reflections on our website! 🔗 [link in bio]
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![Advancing adolescent health promotion in the digital era
Dr Rebecca Raeside’s recent review in Health Promotion International explores how digital technologies are reshaping adolescent health promotion. With 1.8 billion adolescents worldwide, the integration of digital tools offers significant potential to enhance health outcomes
Read the full article: [Link in bio]
#YouthWellLab #DigitalHealth #AdolescentHealth #HealthPromotion #YouthEngagement](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/494046046_17842944201475727_6742464416674249672_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=QoX5xz-bsVcQ7kNvwHIAo7w&_nc_oc=AdlzTgNfJgE1lzGyBMrlXeO1BplxzChIGQDLzV8p8XE3t85fpyt5YkryohNV8qmgTM4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=R0RbGwzbHpAcLvgGVWRprw&oh=00_AfJcysC6hIWW5W69LCZ84QBzdRmD_cQ5pUxcR7FsfCnS9A&oe=6834847F)
![🚨 New article in @croakeynews: Uber Eats has launched ‘Eats for Teens’ in Australia, allowing 13–17-year-olds to order food through their parents’ accounts. While marketed as a convenience, we raise concerns about its potential impact on young people’s eating habits
📱 Studies indicate that online food delivery platforms often promote unhealthy options, with fast food being mostly featured. This digital environment may make it challenging for young people to make healthier food choices.
🔍 Our article, led by Dr Sisi Jia argues the need for stronger policies regulating digital food environments to support healthier eating habits among young people.
Read the full article: [Link in bio]
#YouthWellLab #DigitalFoodEnvironments #AdolescentHealth #PublicHealth #HealthyEating](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/494429356_17842943376475727_7047744521917315475_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=hWhhypP88K0Q7kNvwGfKww7&_nc_oc=Adn87cV43QQAXERx82U5jwFC7dPwnW-xrD1PyXfZse2uYTkMcvAXAUvr1NO8KukF5pE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=R0RbGwzbHpAcLvgGVWRprw&oh=00_AfJKpN5vdtguDfKJ-UWVo6y1nefYX-FmxIB8W9Yn5NJq3A&oe=6834AAAB)
