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November 2022

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  • Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Hosting ‘Youth, Mental Health and Social Media: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities’ Hybrid Conference on Jan. 28

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    Cody Shepard

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    jgpr.net

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    Dr. Michael Rich, Director and Founder of the Digital Wellness Lab, is announced as a speaker for this event.

    Get the whole story at jgpr.net.

  • Youth and Technology: Finding the balance in a technologically evolving world

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    Erin Chalmers

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    Global News

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    Dr. Michael Rich is interviewed and presents the 5 M’s of Digital Wellness as a tool to develop health digital practices with kids.

    Get the whole story at Global News.

  • Brain rot, are we cooked?

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    Shradhya Verma

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    Glasgow Guardian

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    The writings of Digital Wellness Lab Director Dr. Michael Rich on coping using the internet are cited.

    Get the whole story at Glasgow Guardian.

  • Is Coverstar safe for kids? What experts say about the TikTok alternative

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    Nicole Fabian-Weber

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    Care.com

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    Cori Stott, Executive Director of the Digital Wellness Lab, emphasizes the importance of education and engagement when evaluating digital tools for kids and parents.

    Get the whole story at Care.com.

  • A TikTok Habit Is Hard to Break

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    Katie Mogg

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    New York Times

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    Co-director of the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders Dr. Michael Tsappis chimes about risk factors for overindulgence in the use of social media.

    Get the whole story at New York Times.

  • US barrels ahead with school smartphone bans — despite weak evidence that they help

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    Ross Pomeroy

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    Big Think

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    Data and information from the Digital Wellness Lab article What the Science Says: Smartphones in Schools is cited.

    Get the whole story at Big Think.

  • How parents can make sure their children are making safe screen time choices

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    Jon Keller

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    CBS News

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    In an in-depth interview, Dr. Michael Rich goes through the basics of setting kids up for health and safety in their digital lives.

    Get the whole story at CBS News.

  • Rewind 2024: A look back at a very techy year in education and what we learned

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    Elizabeth M. Ross

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    Harvard Graduate School of Education

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    Director of the Digital Wellness Lab Dr. Michael Rich is quoted stressing the vital importance of parents engaging with their kids and setting healthy boundaries with technology.

    Get the whole story at Harvard Graduate School of Education.

  • Aura Launches Clinical Study to Assess the Link Between Technology Use and the Mental Wellness of Our Children

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    Aura staff

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    yaahoo finance

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    Dr. Michael Rich comments on the helpful potential of more study on the mental health effects of modern technology.

    Get the whole story at yaahoo finance.

  • The Best Strategies To Keep Your Teen Safe When Online Dating And Beyond

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    Emma Patterson

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    DatingNews.com

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    Brinleigh Murphy-Reuter, Program Administrator at the Digital Wellness Lab, provides extensive guidance on all aspects of helping kids stay safe online.

    Get the whole story at DatingNews.com.

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