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NEWS MAY 18, 2026
Clarkson Institute Releases Short Film about Youth Mental Health and Digital Wellness
A collaboration with The Glowmedia Project, the film is the result of a statewide script competition asking students to reflect on their relationship with technology. Written by a Nebraska high school student, Disconnected explores the emotional tension of growing up in a world where constant digital connection can leave people feeling profoundly alone.
IN THE PRESS MAR 12, 2026
Nebraska winner of youth short film contest explores kids’ relationship with AI chatbots
hen the Clarkson Institute decided to expand its work on mental health to teens, the organization opted to let young people do some of the talking. Last fall, the organization, which has a larger goal of making Nebraska the healthiest state, sought submissions from middle and high school students across the state for ideas for a short film about how smartphones shape the lives of young people today.
IN THE PRESS DEC 2024
Boldly Going: From “Little Hospital” to Statewide Advocate for Outcome-driven Innovation
Bill Lydiatt provides an overview of Clarkson Regional Health Services’ impact and introduces Clarkson Institute, which will carry out the modern mission of this 150-year-old nonprofit
ORIGINAL RESEARCH DEC 3, 2024
Bridging the Gap: An Educational Intervention to Enhance Mental Health Competency Among Primary and Specialty Care Providers
An educational seminar hosted by psychiatrists is an effective intervention for increasing provider confidence in treating mental health conditions and could serve as a valuable method for expanding the mental health workforce
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