Authored by Abbie Schwartz Undergraduate Student Researcher with the Digital Wellness Lab What is the “Male Loneliness Epidemic?” The “male loneliness epidemic” refers to the growing concern that many boys and men are experiencing low levels of social connectedness. It is important to note, however, that “loneliness” itself is an internal emotional experience rather than […]| The Digital Wellness Lab
Explore Q3 ’25 highlights from the Lab’s Inspired Internet Pledge’s Signatories and Advisors working to create a safer and healthier digital ecosystem.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Just as we wouldn’t hand a child a power tool without first teaching them how to use it, we should teach our kids to use their devices in a positive, purposeful way.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Visiting scholar and pediatric fellow, Najat Fadlallah, MD advocates that healthy digital habits are about creating realistic structures that encourage active and purposeful engagement, while still leaving room for offline play, creativity, rest and even boredom. The post Conversations with Clinicians: Najat Fadlallah, MD appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Kathlyn Elliott, PhD shares more about her research, which explores how the risks of digital media vary by child, and how online spaces present both challenges and opportunities for building a safer, more peaceful world. The post Conversations with Clinicians: Kathlyn Elliott, PhD appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
This research brief reviews how young people access certain types of content frequently cited as concerning by regulators and platforms (e.g. violence, sexual content), and how young people respond to harmful content, including youth viewpoints on content moderation practices. The post Research Brief: Young People, Content Effects, and Current Content Moderation Practices appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Sharpened pencils and cool first-day outfits have always been part of the back-to-school fun, but for today's kids, things aren’t as analog as they used to be. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected how students attend school, and those effects linger even as most students return to school full-time and in-person. The post Family Guide to Going Back to School with Technology appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Sarah Rebick, Director of the Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki, offers an educator's perspective on achieving digital balance. She emphasizes the importance of intentionally limiting technology to encourage students to foster deep connections and fully immerse themselves in physical experiences. The post Fellow Travelers: Sarah Rebick appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, PhD shares her experience in breaking down communication barriers by translating complex academic information into accessible language to empower families and schools in navigating online spaces. The post Conversations with Clinicians: Keneisha Sinclair-McBride, PhD appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Author Dr. Kerry Crofton offers a refreshing, action-oriented approach to digital wellness. It’s not about ditching tech, but about mindful engagement, creating healthier habits and fostering deeper connections with nature. The post Fellow Travelers: Kerry Crofton, PhD appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Authored by the Digital Wellness Lab and Young Futures in collaboration While summer break is in full gear for many students across the nation, one topic occupying educators’ and admins’ minds is effectively managing cell phones during the upcoming school year. Restrictions are on the rise across the country: 77% of public schools now prohibit […] The post The Missing Voices in School Phone Policy Debates appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Exploring how social-emotional learning can be embedded in the digital platforms youth already use to support their wellbeing. The post Leveraging Interactive Media to Foster Social-Emotional Learning for Youth appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Digital media can do more than entertain—here’s how it can support youth wellbeing through embedded SEL. The post Leveraging Interactive Media to Foster Social-Emotional Learning for Youth appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Catch up on Q2 2025 research, news, and resources from the Digital Wellness Lab, all designed to create a healthier digital world for kids and families. The post Q2 2025 Roundup appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
As the founder of Psychgeist, Dr. Rachel Kowert, reframes the conversation from negativity and parental guilt, and emphasizes that video games and all digital media can be tools for parents and young people to interact with technology safely and responsibly. The post Fellow Travelers: Dr. Rachel Kowert appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
Dr. Laura Marciano, a research associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, understands the importance of teens' unique experiences and makes direct conversation and engagement a crucial preliminary step in her research process. The post Fellow Travelers: Laura Marciano, PhD appeared first on The Digital Wellness Lab.| The Digital Wellness Lab
These takeaways from our Pulse Survey on Teens and AI underline the importance of providing young people with the tools, education, and support they need to engage with AI-powered tools.| The Digital Wellness Lab
What the research tells us about smartphone use in schools, plus some thoughts for administrators as they work to determine what’s right for their schools and districts.| The Digital Wellness Lab
