Dr. Michael Tsappis of the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders discusses the idea of addiction regarding disordered technology use.
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Addicted to your phone? How you can stop yourself from checking it hundreds of times a day
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UToledo panel discusses youth mental health crisis
Founder of the Digital Wellness Lab Dr. Michael Rich joins an expert panel discussing youth mental health.
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Why Does Big Bird Look So Sad?
Dr. Michael Rich, the director of the Digital Wellness Lab, comments on the solid educational work done by the Sesame Workshop, a Lab collaborator.
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5 tips for raising healthier, screen-balanced kids according to the ‘media-trician’
Dr. Michael Rich of the Digital Wellness Lab provides an in depth interview covering advice on providing a balancing digital upbringing for kids.
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Schools, state legislature unsubscribing to student cell phone use
Digital Wellness Lab Research Director Dr. David Bickham discusses balancing upsides such as connectivity with downsides such as distraction in phone use at school.
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Perspectives Series Continues with March 24 Discussion on Youth Mental Health
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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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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