Natasha Parent

Natasha Parent is a PhD Student in Human Development, Learning, and Culture at the University of British Columbia and works as a Graduate Academic Assistant at the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). Her research interests broadly include the sociocultural and technological factors impacting adolescent development and young adulthood. Recently, her work at the BCCSU has focused on exploring the contextual aspects of young sexual and gender minority men's use of substances, including how it intersects with their experiences of mental health and overall well being. For her PhD research, Natasha is examining the impact of the modern socio-technological context on adolescent development and wellbeing.