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Raising awareness of the mental health risks of technology and the importance of digital well-being.
The Child Mind Institute is intent on being a driving force for the responsible development and implementation of digital solutions in the emerging field of health tech by serving as a hub for outreach, expert convening, and thought leadership. Our work spans the landscape, from understanding the risks presented by existing technology to promoting research that informs the safe and appropriate development of digital solutions for mental health care.
The Importance of Digital Well-being
As part of our mission to transform children’s lives, we are relentlessly pursuing solutions to one of the defining public health crises of our time — a youth mental health crisis. The statistics tell a distressing story. In 2023, twice as many teens went to the ER for self-harm and suicidality as did in 2017.
Researchers, parents, and policymakers are focused on technology’s widespread presence in young people’s lives. Our researchers are taking an “ecological approach,” studying their daily behavior using social media, smartphones, and games to understand technology’s influence and advance informed, evidence-based safeguards. In this way, we are learning what constitutes digital wellness: promoting positive digital experiences while addressing potential negative impacts of excessive or unhealthy technology use.
Our Partners
We collaborate with a variety of partners across the growing healthcare technology ecosystem.
