Adriana Concepcion, Headstream Co-Creator

Biography

Adriana Concepcion has a background in political research, student leadership, and youth advocacy. Adriana is dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people in conversations around digital well-being. Through her work with the Carolina Political Review and Journal of Foreign Affairs, she explores policy and global issues with a youth-centered lens. As the founder of Valentina by Val, she channels creativity into community engagement and digital storytelling. In the program, Adriana is focused on co-creating engaging media that destigmatizes mental health and empowers youth through culturally relevant content. She believes that true innovation in mental health starts by listening to and collaborating with the young people most affected by it.

Adriana Concepcion, Headstream Co-Creator

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September 22, 2025

Adriana Concepcion, Headstream Co-Creator

As loneliness reaches record highs and real mental health care becomes harder to access, many young people are turning to AI chatbots for warmth and connection. Always available, never judgmental, these bots can feel like a safe haven—but at what cost? This article explores the rise of digital companionship, the emotional risks of relying on AI for comfort, and what it means for a generation growing up more connected to screens than to people.

September 22, 2025

Young, Lonely, and Filling the Silence

Adriana Concepcion, Headstream Co-Creator

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