An announcement of the participation of the Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich in a panel to discuss youth anxiety and depression.
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Perspectives Series Continues with March 24 Discussion on Youth Mental Health
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Excessive phone and screen use tied to manic symptoms for one group, study finds
Dr. Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, Consulting Psychologist with the Digital Wellness Lab, encourages adults to lean about the apps and content kids in their lives are using and consuming.
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What Is Character.AI? Everything to Know About the Role-Playing AI Tool
Character.AI’s participation in the Inspired Internet Pledge is highlighted.
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How to spot doomscrolling and guide teens toward balance
Digital Wellness Lab founder Dr. Michael Rich focuses on the importance of self-regulation in media consumption.
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Is it an addiction? Red Flags to know if you’re on your phone too much
Co-director of the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders Dr. Michael Tsappis provides guidance on how to evaluate how disruptive social media is.
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The Kids are Online: Research-Driven Insights on Child Safety Policy
A report is released highlighting insights from the Digital Wellness Lab including the white paper Creating a Positive Foundation for Greater Civility in Online Spaces.
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With Clicks Into Oblivion, Frying Your Brain Is Fun
Meredith Gansner, MD, Consulting Psychiatrist with the Digital Wellness Lab, describes mental fatigue associated with excessive digital stimulation.
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The Amount Of Time Kids Spend On Smartphones During The School Day May Shock You
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Knowledge Manager, Kaitlin Tiches, MLIS, emphasizes the importance of including teachers and students in policy discussions about classroom smartphone use.
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Want to walk away from doomscrolling? This Boston-based app makes you step to scroll.
Dr. David Bickham, Research Director at the Digital Wellness Lab, explains the benefits of modeling and engagement when creating family guidelines for or using apps on devices.
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Character.AI Joins The Inspired Internet Pledge for Safer Digital Spaces
Character.AI announce their support of The Inspired Internet Pledge.
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