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Conversations with Clinicians: Meredith Gansner, MD September 11, 2023 Meredith Gansner, MD - Attending Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Boston Children’s Hospital - Instructor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Read More
Pulse Survey (August 2023) — Exploring the Nuances of Young People’s Social Media Use and Experiences July 31, 2023 In our most recent Pulse Survey, we asked 1,505 young people between the ages of 15 and 22 about aspects of their social media use using a unique approach... Read More
4 Filters for Digital Wellness July 17, 2023 We’ve created our 4 Filters for Digital Wellness to help kids and adults make healthy choices when it comes to their #screentime. Read More
Q2 Roundup 2023: Together, We’re Building a Healthier Internet June 29, 2023 We are proud of our efforts to create a healthier digital ecosystem for kids and the last few months have been especially rewarding! We have been out sharing insights from… Read More
The 5 M’s of Digital Wellness June 14, 2023 Just as we wouldn’t hand a child a chainsaw without first teaching them how to use it, we should teach our kids how to use their devices in a positive,… Read More
Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health May 25, 2023 We are thrilled to report that research from our August 2022 Pulse Survey was cited in the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health released on… Read More
Digital Wellness Lab Student Advisory Council Presents to Researchers and Industry Stakeholders May 25, 2023 On Tuesday, May 16, the Digital Wellness Lab’s inaugural Student Advisory Council (SAC) of 10 high school students met over Zoom with an audience of 40 tech, media, healthcare, and… Read More
Announcing the Adolescent Media Project (AMP) May 5, 2023 We are excited to announce the Adolescent Media Project (AMP), a collaborative study with Dr. Linda Charmaraman and the Youth, Media, & Wellbeing (YMW) Research Lab at Wellesley College! Read More
Empowering Digital Natives: A Guide to Teaching Kids and Teens Essential Digital Skills April 18, 2023 In a world where toddlers are swiping through screens and tweens are building their online personas, young people need to be equipped... Read More
Q1 2023 Digital Wellness Roundup: News, Research, Guides & More April 10, 2023 We’ve rounded up some notable articles, videos, and podcasts from the first three months of 2023 to provide an overview of some recent findings, recommendations, and trends concerning young people’s… Read More
Meet Kathy Cooney, CIMAID Clinical Social Worker April 7, 2023 Earlier this year we welcomed Kathy Cooney, LICSW to the Digital Wellness Lab and Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID) team here at Boston Children’s Hospital. Read More
5 Strategies for Setting Digital Media Boundaries and Guidelines for Kids: A Guide for Parents April 4, 2023 Digital media have become deeply embedded in our kids' lives, with screen time often beginning during toddlerhood. These technologies can provide cognitive, social, and emotional benefits, such as expanded learning… Read More
Sharenting: Understanding the Impact on Our Children’s Privacy and Well-being March 29, 2023 Sharenting refers to parents sharing content about their children online. Sharenting is an easy, accessible way to share experiences and relate to other parents. Read More