Dr. Laura Marciano, a research associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, understands the importance of teens’ unique experiences and makes direct conversation and engagement a crucial preliminary step in her research process.
Visiting pediatrician from Thailand, Dr. Sroyfah Srisunt, explains how children can thoughtfully navigate digital environments, safely navigate risks, learn from setbacks, and develop resilience in the digital world.
These takeaways from our Pulse Survey on Teens and AI underline the importance of providing young people with the tools, education, and support they need to engage with AI-powered tools.
This report explores how teenagers are navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with this rapidly evolving technology, including how they are using AI, their perceptions and concerns around these tools and their applications, and the types of guidance that will enable them to use AI responsibly.
Dr. Ying Xu, Assistant Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, shares more about her research on designing AI technologies that promote language and literacy development, and wellbeing for children and families.
Teen health advocate Dr. Hina Talib encourages families to talk openly with their pediatricians about digital wellness as having these conversations can keep kids safe in all spaces.
The Digital Wellness Lab convened its 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council, a dynamic group of 17 high school students from around the United States, for their year-end presentations
Explore Q1 ’25 highlights from the Lab’s Inspired Internet Pledge’s Signatories and Advisors working to create a safer and healthier digital ecosystem.
Yuki, a member of the Digital Wellness Lab’s 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council, shares how balancing openness with guidance is crucial for fostering healthy digital habits for teens.
Leah Plunkett, Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, discusses the critical importance of protecting digital privacy for kids, and how thoughtful design and product choices can positively impact their online environments.
Catch up on the Digital Wellness Lab’s Q1 2025 highlights, including new research, expert panels, and a look at how tech is shaping youth mental health.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is often referred to as life skills, 21st century skills, and non-cognitive skills. A robust body of research highlights SEL’s positive impact on key developmental outcomes.
Taanvi, a member of the Digital Wellness Lab’s 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council, is passionate about using her voice to transform isolation into connection, and to build online communities that support mental health.
Carson Domey, executive director at the Coalition for Student Wellbeing, speaks about the value of incorporating mental health education and digital literacy skills into K-12 education curricula.
Amanda Morin, author and neurodiversity consultant, provides guidance on how to band together as a digital village and make online spaces safe and supportive for everyone.