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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The Kids are Online: Research-Driven Insights on Child Safety Policy
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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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Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Hosting ‘Youth, Mental Health and Social Media: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities’ Hybrid Conference on Jan. 28
Dr. Michael Rich, Director and Founder of the Digital Wellness Lab, is announced as a speaker for this event.
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Youth and Technology: Finding the balance in a technologically evolving world
Dr. Michael Rich is interviewed and presents the 5 M’s of Digital Wellness as a tool to develop health digital practices with kids.
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Brain rot, are we cooked?
The writings of Digital Wellness Lab Director Dr. Michael Rich on coping using the internet are cited.
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Is Coverstar safe for kids? What experts say about the TikTok alternative
Cori Stott, Executive Director of the Digital Wellness Lab, emphasizes the importance of education and engagement when evaluating digital tools for kids and parents.
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A TikTok Habit Is Hard to Break
Co-director of the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders Dr. Michael Tsappis chimes about risk factors for overindulgence in the use of social media.
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