February 2023

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  • We’re Running a Risky Cognitive Experiment on Our Own Kids

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    Monica Vilhauer

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    Psychology Today

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    Dr. Michael Rich argues for the value of diverse experiences for developing young minds.

    Get the whole story at Psychology Today.

  • Cellphone Ban at Saint John High School: A Bold Step Towards Improving Student Mental Health

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    BNN Correspondents

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    BNN

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    Dr. Michael Rich, founder of the Digital Wellness Lab, is cited as supporting efforts to keep phones out of schools to improve learning and development.

    Get the whole story at BNN.

  • Boston pediatrician says school cellphone bans supported by science

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    CBC Staff

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    CBC

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s Director, Dr. Michael Rich, explains the benefits for student going without mobile devices at school.

    Get the whole story at CBC.

  • Doctor talks internet safety for children

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    Hazel Sanchez, Dan Mannarino

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    PIX11 Morning News

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich is interviewed and talks about advice on keeping kids safe and health as covered in his new book.

    Get the whole story at PIX11 Morning News.

  • Could TikTok be … good for you?

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    Gia Orsino, Emily Schario

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    The B-Side

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    Digital Wellness Lab Research Director Dr. David Bickham discusses the importance of intentionality in developing positive and healthy screen use habits.

    Get the whole story at The B-Side.

  • Boston pediatrician shares practical strategies for raising kind, smart, healthy kids in digital age

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    Boston 25 News Staff

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    Boston 25 News

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    In a discussion of Dr. Michael Rich‘s new book, The Mediatrician’s Guide: A Joyful Approach to Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Kids in a Screen-Saturated World, Dr. Rich Provides insights including a few of the 5 M’s of Digital Wellness.

    Get the whole story at Boston 25 News.

  • Pediatrician’s guide to raising your kid in the digital age

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    GMA

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    ABC News

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    Digital Wellness Lab founder and director Dr. Michael Rich talks about best practices and tips for navigating technology and media with kids.

    Get the whole story at ABC News.

  • Impact of Video Games on Adolescent Development

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    Kerry Gallagher

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    ConnectSafely

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    Dr. Michael Rich, Digital Wellness Lab founder, emphasizes the importance of the context and purpose behind youth gaming habits.

    Get the whole story at ConnectSafely.

  • The Teachable Moments Hidden in Plain Sight

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    Discord Safety

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    Discord

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    The Digital Wellness Lab’s findings and guidance are cited in the context of discussing and engaging with teens about social media and technology.

    Get the whole story at Discord.

  • The Human Change campaign launched at World Economic Forum in Davos to make children’s mental health a global priority

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    Human Change staff

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    Human Change

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    Making science-backed reasoning a priority, the Human Change campaign highlights the involvement of Dr. Michael Rich, founder of the Digital Wellness Lab and Dr. Stacy Drury, Boston Children’s Hospital’s Psychiatrist-in-Chief at the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

    Get the whole story at Human Change.

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