Upcoming Events
september
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Dr. Rich will join Dr. Niobe Way, from NYU and the Project for the Advancement of our Common Humanity, and Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, UN’s Special Representative of the Secretary-General
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Dr. Rich will join Dr. Niobe Way, from NYU and the Project for the Advancement of our Common Humanity, and Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, UN’s Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, on a panel led by young people addressing online safety and wellbeing.
28sepAll DayNew York Pediatric Advances: Cutting Edge Expertise
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Presented by Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Health Physicians are hosting this CME course designed to meet the healthcare clinical provider’s desire for enhanced knowledge and improved competence in
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Presented by Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Health Physicians are hosting this CME course designed to meet the healthcare clinical provider’s desire for enhanced knowledge and improved competence in caring for patients with common pediatric problems combined with updates on cutting edge technology. Dr. Rich will present a session on Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU). Learn more and register!
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october
03octAll DayPinvision Leadership Forum
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Dr. Rich, Cori Stott, and Kerry Johns from the Children’s Hospital Trust will be attending the Pinvision Leadership Forum in New York City. Hosted by Pinterest, the forum will engage
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Dr. Rich, Cori Stott, and Kerry Johns from the Children’s Hospital Trust will be attending the Pinvision Leadership Forum in New York City. Hosted by Pinterest, the forum will engage advertisers from within the digital space in a deep conversation about social media and its impacts on teens’ mental health.
11octAll DayCME on Problematic Interactive Media Use
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Join Drs. Michael Rich, Michael Tsappis, David Bickham, Erica Lee, and Jason Fogler, along with Social Worker Kathy Cooney, LICSW, from Boston Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Rebecca Robbins, from Brigham
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Join Drs. Michael Rich, Michael Tsappis, David Bickham, Erica Lee, and Jason Fogler, along with Social Worker Kathy Cooney, LICSW, from Boston Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Rebecca Robbins, from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in a full-day discussion about various facets of PIMU, including sleep, neurodiversity, parenting, identification and treatment, and case discussions. This six-credit bearing course is ideal for all practitioners – including doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists, and counselors – seeking to add to their toolbox for addressing media and tech use with their patients and their families. Learn more and register!
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17octAll DayDigital Wellness Lab Research Committee Meeting
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The Digital Wellness Lab’s Research Committee will be meeting to discuss our most recent research findings.
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The Digital Wellness Lab’s Research Committee will be meeting to discuss our most recent research findings.
18octAll DayMasland Day Grand Rounds
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This year’s Boston Children’s Hospital Masland Day Grand Rounds will feature a presentation titled “Adolescent Reproductive Healthcare After Roe,” by Dr. Sophia Yen, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of
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This year’s Boston Children’s Hospital Masland Day Grand Rounds will feature a presentation titled “Adolescent Reproductive Healthcare After Roe,” by Dr. Sophia Yen, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Stanford Medical School. The Digital Wellness Lab and CIMAID teams will be in attendance and look forward to engaging in this important discussion with our colleagues from across the hospital!
24octAll Day27World Anti Bullying Forum
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Dr. Bickham and Cori Stott will be attending the World Anti Bullying Forum in North Carolina. The WABF aims to address and prevent bullying and other forms of violence among
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Dr. Bickham and Cori Stott will be attending the World Anti Bullying Forum in North Carolina. The WABF aims to address and prevent bullying and other forms of violence among children; to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices on preventing bullying among children; and to gather, coordinate, and make research-based knowledge on preventing bullying among children easily accessible globally and digitally. This conference will include a meeting with leaders and participants from the Choose Kindness Alliance to plan activities for the coming year. Learn more!
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25octAll DayDigital Wellness Discussion with Families
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Dr. Rich will be meeting with families and staff from the Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, MA to discuss topics of digital wellness.
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Dr. Rich will be meeting with families and staff from the Dexter Southfield School in Brookline, MA to discuss topics of digital wellness.
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Dr. Rich will be sharing about Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU) topics with staff from the Stamford Health Medical Home Initiative, whose work is focused on providing care coordination for
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Dr. Rich will be sharing about Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU) topics with staff from the Stamford Health Medical Home Initiative, whose work is focused on providing care coordination for children and youth with special health care needs.
Past Events
august
08augAll DayWaters Student Academy Presentation
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Dr. Rich will be meeting with high school students engaged in the Waters Student Academy, a five-week STEM immersion program hosted by the Waters Corporation. They will be discussing
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Dr. Rich will be meeting with high school students engaged in the Waters Student Academy, a five-week STEM immersion program hosted by the Waters Corporation. They will be discussing the Lab’s research about digital wellness topics.
09augAll DayConnecting the Dots:Tech, Mental Health, and Emotional Wellbeing
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Dr. Rich & Cori Stott will be in California working with prospective signatories to the Inspired Internet Pledge to help them design meaningful, actionable commitments for the coming
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Dr. Rich & Cori Stott will be in California working with prospective signatories to the Inspired Internet Pledge to help them design meaningful, actionable commitments for the coming year.
14augAll DayModulate AI and Digital Wellness Lab Meet-Up
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Dr. Rich, Dr. Bickham, and Cori Stott will be heading across the river to meet with the innovative team at Modulate AI. We will be learning
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Dr. Rich, Dr. Bickham, and Cori Stott will be heading across the river to meet with the innovative team at Modulate AI. We will be learning more about Modulate’s work to make voice chat safer and more civil, particularly in social gaming environments.
14augAll DayWelcome Brinleigh!
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Brinleigh Murphy-Reuter is joining the Lab as a half-time Project Manager/Industry Strategist while she pursues her master’s degree at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Hailing from YouTube and Google, we
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Brinleigh Murphy-Reuter is joining the Lab as a half-time Project Manager/Industry Strategist while she pursues her master’s degree at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Hailing from YouTube and Google, we are excited for how Brinleigh can help us to more strategically embed our research and clinical insights into the design of tech products, marketing, and user supports for a healthier, more positive online experience for young people.
17augAll DayResearch Committee Meeting
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Libby Hunt and Dr. Bickham will be convening members of our Research Committee.
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Libby Hunt and Dr. Bickham will be convening members of our Research Committee.
september
10sepAll DayDigital Citizenship Project
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Dr. Rich will be presenting at an evening convening hosted by the Digital Citizenship Project and Keter, discussing healthy and respectful interactive media use.
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Dr. Rich will be presenting at an evening convening hosted by the Digital Citizenship Project and Keter, discussing healthy and respectful interactive media use.
12sepAll Day14Techno Big Bang: Humanity on the Shoulders of Giants, World Knowledge Forum
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This year’s World Knowledge Forum is focused on addressing questions of how innovative new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics, can be harnessed to improve human
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This year’s World Knowledge Forum is focused on addressing questions of how innovative new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics, can be harnessed to improve human life and outcomes. Dr. Rich will join a panel alongside Tami Bhaumik, VP of Civility at Roblox, and Lucha Sotomayor, Office of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, to discuss possibilities for a safer and more civil digital world.
20sepAll Day"Gen Z and Mental Health Technology," Boston Globe Summit
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Dr. Rich will take part in a panel, moderated by Globe business reporter Diti Kohli, focused on both the benefits and the drawbacks of new technologies for mental health access
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Dr. Rich will take part in a panel, moderated by Globe business reporter Diti Kohli, focused on both the benefits and the drawbacks of new technologies for mental health access and on the way Gen Z specifically is navigating mental health challenges. Learn more and take part!
20sepAll DayWhere's My Phone? What Parents Need to Know About Social Media and Screen Time
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Ipswich Aware and the Gloucester Regional Youth Prevention Network are hosting an evening presentation for families to help them understand and guide their children about safe, healthy media
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Ipswich Aware and the Gloucester Regional Youth Prevention Network are hosting an evening presentation for families to help them understand and guide their children about safe, healthy media and technology use. Dr. Rich will lead an interactive presentation addressing the issue in a balanced, evidence-based, and compassionate way.
23sepAll DayMartha Eliot Health Fair
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The CIMAID team, including Bianca Alvarez, Kathy Cooney, and Dr. Rich, will be meeting with families at the Martha Eliot Health Fair to share guidance about healthy
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The CIMAID team, including Bianca Alvarez, Kathy Cooney, and Dr. Rich, will be meeting with families at the Martha Eliot Health Fair to share guidance about healthy approaches to technology and media. They’ll provide information about the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders and may even have some goodies to hand out!