Mount Saint Mary College’s Center for Adolescent Research and Development (CARD) will present “Contemporary Adolescence and Mental Health: Routes Reaching Today into Tomorrow” by educator James Daley on Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the college’s Fluet Family Auditorium in Hudson Hall. Mount Saint Mary College is located at 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh, N.Y.
Daley is a writer, editor, and educator with a background in book publishing and online content creation. As the Creative Director for LearningWorks for Kids, he led innovative projects that blended video games, digital media, and interactive learning to teach executive functioning skills and support children’s cognitive and emotional growth.
His published works, including Jesus Jackson, The Science of Fortnite, and The Science of Minecraft, combine engaging storytelling with educational insights for young adult audiences. Alongside his writing career, James has more than 15 years of experience teaching courses on writing, video games, and digital literacy.
The Mount’s CARD is a clearinghouse for research initiatives. These include the psychological, social, cultural, educational, and health-related issues endemic to contemporary adolescents and young adults.