The Digital Wellness Lab’s recommendation of usage of the phrase “problematic interactive media use” is cited.
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Ten Myths About the Effect of Social Media Use on Well-Being
Get the whole story at Journal of Medical Internet Research.
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With new safety update, Roblox aims to boost protection for young gamers
Dr. Michael Rich emphasizes the importance of tailoring the guardrails around kids’ gaming time to each kids maturity and common sense.
Get the whole story at NPR.
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GameWell 2024 Empowers Parents and Kids to Build Positive Gaming Habits Together
The Digital Wellness Lab’s contributions to the GameWell 2024 virtual summit are cited.
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A Boston psychiatrist weighs in on the Mass. TikTok lawsuit and digital wellness
Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Tsappis provides answers on how to help kids stay healthy in a digital world.
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How GPS Tracking of Teens 24/7 Impacts Parent-Child Relationships
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Knowledge Manager, Kaitlin Tiches, points out the limited information gained by location sharing.
Get the whole story at Scientific American.
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Roblox establishes council to help teens protect their own
The Digital Wellness Lab’s collaboration with Roblox on their Youth Engagement Program is cited.
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Tips On Kids’ & Teens’ Screentime
Dr. Michael Rich, founder of the Digital Wellness Lab, goes in depth on screen use, including the 5 M’s of Digital Wellness.
Get the whole story at Little Day Out.
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At TwitchCon in San Diego, Online Gamers Share Their Mental Health Journeys
Data from the Digital Wellness Lab’s white paper Connected Play: Adolescent Gaming and Perceived Loneliness is discussed.
Get the whole story at Times of San Diego.
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Attorneys General Call For Social Media Warning Labels
Adolescent Media Use: Attitudes, Effects, and Online Experiences, a pulse survey from the Digital Wellness Lab, provides data for a look into how teens interact with social media.
Get the whole story at MediaPost.
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Boston Children’s doctor says research shows “phones have no business in schools”
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich considers phones to be distractions from learning at school and potential barriers to developing independence.
Get the whole story at WBZ News.
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