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Digital Wellness Lab Student Advisory Council

You can have a voice in the future of digital media
Student Advisory Council

At the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, we conduct research and work across industries to develop evidence-based guidance to encourage technology leaders to build a healthier digital ecosystem for youth. The Lab’s Student Advisory Council, made up of dynamic high school students from all across the US, contributes an invaluable youth perspective that helps to directly inform our work.

For more information, or to ask a question, please don’t hesitate to email us. We’re happy to answer questions from teachers and parents too!

Applications for the 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council are open from August 1, 2025-September 8, 2025. Learn more and apply here.

A chance to positively impact future media and technology

Student Advisory Council members will serve as youth advisors to the Lab, giving them the opportunity to learn about the latest research on digital media and technology—and its impact on young people—build leadership skills, and contribute to important change initiatives.

  • Engage in comprehensive conversations about their experiences online;
  • Learn about current research and discuss what it means to engage healthfully and mindfully with technology and media;
  • Make recommendations and suggestions for ways applications and platforms can be designed for healthy experiences; and
  • Have the opportunity to connect directly with technology and healthcare professionals and to build connections with teens across the country who are interested in similar topics.

Council members will also have the opportunity to create content about digital wellness for young people and participate in deep-dive conversations about how the digital ecosystem affects young people’s mental and physical health in positive and negative ways.

Meet the Council Members

The Digital Wellness Lab deeply values the insights and dedication of its Student Advisory Council members. Over the years, these young leaders have provided invaluable perspectives, directly shaping our research, resources, and programs. Their lived experiences and thoughtful input ensure that our work truly resonates with and effectively supports young people in navigating the complexities of the digital world, making their contributions indispensable to our mission.

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Teen Voices

Council members are given the opportunity to author content about how the digital ecosystem affects young people’s mental and physical health in positive and negative ways. We are grateful to these students for sharing their experiences and incredibly insightful ideas for how to make technology and interactive media healthier for themselves and their peers.