Upcoming Events
august
15augAll DayWelcome Sam Schwamm, Research Intern
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Sam is a student at Tufts University pursuing his Master’s in Child Study and Human Development. He’ll be working with the research team on Pulse Surveys and studies investigating
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Sam is a student at Tufts University pursuing his Master’s in Child Study and Human Development. He’ll be working with the research team on Pulse Surveys and studies investigating the relationships between social media use and teens’ mental health.
18augAll DayResearch Subcommittee Meeting
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Representatives from supporter companies will gather to discuss the findings from our adolescent Pulse Survey and how these outcomes may be interpreted and leveraged within their own work streams for
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Representatives from supporter companies will gather to discuss the findings from our adolescent Pulse Survey and how these outcomes may be interpreted and leveraged within their own work streams for the development of healthier products and user supports.
31augAll DayWETA Youth Mental Health Advisory Board
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Dr. Rich offers his expertise and experience to an initiative by WETA, a Washington, DC-based PBS station, to increase awareness of and sensitivity to youth mental health issues and concerns.
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Dr. Rich offers his expertise and experience to an initiative by WETA, a Washington, DC-based PBS station, to increase awareness of and sensitivity to youth mental health issues and concerns.
Past Events
june
01junAll DayHoly Family Hospital Pediatric Healthcare Summit
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Dr. Rich will be speaking with medical professionals about Problematic Interactive Media Use at the Holy Family Hospital Pediatric Healthcare Summit.
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Dr. Rich will be speaking with medical professionals about Problematic Interactive Media Use at the Holy Family Hospital Pediatric Healthcare Summit.
03junAll DayBrazilian Congress on Brain, Behavior, and Emotions
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The Brazilian Congress on Brain, Behavior, and Emotions is in session and Dr. Rich will be joining an international roundtable on abusive uses of digital screens and new technologies.
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The Brazilian Congress on Brain, Behavior, and Emotions is in session and Dr. Rich will be joining an international roundtable on abusive uses of digital screens and new technologies.
04junAll DayHarvard Business School discussion
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Dr. Michael Rich and Dr. Michael Tsappis share their clinical insights on parenting in today’s digital age at Harvard Business School.
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Dr. Michael Rich and Dr. Michael Tsappis share their clinical insights on parenting in today’s digital age at Harvard Business School.
11junAll DayHarvard Business School discussion
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Dr. Michael Rich and Dr. Michael Tsappis share their clinical insights on parenting in today’s digital age at Harvard Business School.
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Dr. Michael Rich and Dr. Michael Tsappis share their clinical insights on parenting in today’s digital age at Harvard Business School.
16junAll DayDigital Wellness Lab Research Advisory Committee
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Our supporters and researchers gather for our bi-monthly Research Advisory Committee meeting to hear the latest research insights and offer ideas for our ongoing projects.
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Our supporters and researchers gather for our bi-monthly Research Advisory Committee meeting to hear the latest research insights and offer ideas for our ongoing projects.
22junAll DayDigital Wellness Lab Industry Wellness Forum
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We host our quarterly Industry Wellness Forum with our supporters, diving into youth empowerment and civic engagement opportunities in online spaces.
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We host our quarterly Industry Wellness Forum with our supporters, diving into youth empowerment and civic engagement opportunities in online spaces.
24junAll DayMeta Youth Safety Advisory Board
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We are attending Meta’s Youth Safety Advisory Board monthly meeting to help guide young people’s safe and healthy experiences in social media spaces.
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We are attending Meta’s Youth Safety Advisory Board monthly meeting to help guide young people’s safe and healthy experiences in social media spaces.
july
05julAll DayEmily Izenman, Research Assistant, starts at Digital Wellness Lab
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Emily is joining us from the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she was most recently a Research Coordinator on the Digital Health Strategies for Supporting Caregivers and For Prevention/Early
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Emily is joining us from the Stanford University School of Medicine, where she was most recently a Research Coordinator on the Digital Health Strategies for Supporting Caregivers and For Prevention/Early Intervention of Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders project. At the Digital Wellness Lab, Emily will be working closely with Dr. Bickham to analyze data from our Pulse Surveys and ongoing projects. She’ll be working from sunny California until September, when she will join us just in time for leaf peeping during Boston’s best season.
06julAll DayRoblox Safety Advisory Board Meeting
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Dr. Michal Rich is attending to discuss Roblox’ ongoing efforts to keep young players safe on their platform.
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Dr. Michal Rich is attending to discuss Roblox’ ongoing efforts to keep young players safe on their platform.
11julAll DayBavelier and Rich Labs Research Team Meeting
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We are convening the research teams of the Digital Wellness Lab and the Brain and Learning Lab led by Dr. Daphne Bavelier at the University of Geneva (Switzerland) to discuss
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We are convening the research teams of the Digital Wellness Lab and the Brain and Learning Lab led by Dr. Daphne Bavelier at the University of Geneva (Switzerland) to discuss recent research insights on the impacts of digital media on children’s intelligence and cognition.
22julAll DayMeta Youth Safety Advisory Board
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Cori Stott, Digital Wellness Lab’s Administrative Director, is attending to discuss Meta’s ongoing efforts to keep teens safe on their platforms.
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Cori Stott, Digital Wellness Lab’s Administrative Director, is attending to discuss Meta’s ongoing efforts to keep teens safe on their platforms.
august
01augAll DayWelcome to Zhiying (Zoey) Yue, PhD
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Zoey comes to use with a rich background in research at the intersection of digital technology and health communication. She’ll be studying the effects of emerging technologies in the realm
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Zoey comes to use with a rich background in research at the intersection of digital technology and health communication. She’ll be studying the effects of emerging technologies in the realm of social media on young people’s mental health. Learn more.
02augAll DayDr. Rich’s PIMU presentation to MA DPH, Office of Youth and Young Adult Services
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Dr. Rich will meet with staff members from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to share about Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU), including its
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Dr. Rich will meet with staff members from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to share about Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU), including its hallmarks and what we are learning about how to address it with children, teens, and families
10augAll DayFarewell to Benoit Bediou
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Following his year as the DWL’s Visiting Scholar from the University of Geneva, Ben will be returning to France with his family this month. Ben has been a key member
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Following his year as the DWL’s Visiting Scholar from the University of Geneva, Ben will be returning to France with his family this month. Ben has been a key member of our research team this year, supporting the development and implementation of our Pulse Survey and the CIMAID chart review. His creative approaches to data analysis and a keen understanding of cognition have yielded exciting insights. We are grateful for his contributions and look forward to ongoing collaboration across continents!
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