The Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich calls out the urgent need to understand more about the effects of new social media on our kids’ mental health.
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What TikTok does to your mental health: ‘It’s embarrassing we know so little’
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‘I want my child back!’ How social media make kids’ anxiety and depression worse
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich authors a piece delving into the research, policy, and best practices relating to youth and social media.
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Boston pediatrician on kids’ screen, device use
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich discusses setting a good example with parental media use.
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Kids, smartphones, and our enormous gamble
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich debunks multitasking and addresses concerns about children and mobile devices.
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7 Things You Should Ask Your Kids About Their Social Media Accounts
Dr. Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, a consulting psychologist with the Digital Wellness Lab, emphasizes the importance of parents asking about and engaging with the media their children consume.
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What Role Does Social Media Use Play in the Youth Mental Health Crisis? Researchers Are Trying to Find Out
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. David Bickham explains the complex and varied interactions kids have with various types of social media.
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Investigation into TikTok looks at impacts on youth mental health
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich explains how algorithms and user-created content can impact still-developing young minds.
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From affordable childcare to school in the metaverse: What will childhood look like in 30 years?
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich talks about children learning from everything around them, not just formal education.
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Creating and Keeping a Solid Foundation
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich discusses the importance of family connection with kids in digital and offline spaces.
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Are video games to blame for gun violence?
The Digital Wellness Lab’s Dr. Michael Rich presents insights about desensitization to violence and about adults’ roles in helping kids handle violence and video games well.
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