In 2025, we deepened our commitment to putting young people at the center of our work—not just as subjects of research, but as partners in it. From our first Amplify Youth Summit to our Pulse Surveys on school phone policies and teen belonging, we heard the same thing again and again: young people are navigating digital life with more intention and self-awareness than they often get credit for. They’re making it clear that it’s our job to listen, learn, and put what they teach us to work through guidance that supports healthier tech design, more effective tools for clinicians, and more practical resources for families.
In the report you’ll find highlights from the year, and a look at what's ahead.
And please read on for more news and resources from the Lab.
Toward a healthy digital future,
Cori Stott Executive Director The Digital Wellness Lab
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The Digital Wellness Lab Turns Five!
What started as a mandate in March 2021 to change the conversation around kids and technology has grown into a global research enterprise, a team of 26 employees, a coalition of 65+ tech corporations and nonprofits committed to building a healthier internet, and a community of young people who are shaping the work at every step.
From our Pulse Surveys to our inaugural Unmuted Amplify Youth Summit, the past half-decade has been defined by one through-line: young people aren’t subjects of our research, they’re partners in it.
Read the retrospective for a look at what we’ve built over the past five years.
Resources for Parents & Caregivers
(Me)dia Mindfulness Board
Designed for parents and caregivers, the 500+ resources highlighted in this pinboard offer approachable content — on topics such as media literacy, healthy online habits, digital civility, AI, and navigating the noise — grounded in youth voices and expert insights.
Bansi, college student and an alumna of the Digital Wellness Lab’s 2023-2024 Student Advisory Council, gets in-depth about strategies for coping with the world and overwhelming news in our latest Teen Voices blog post.
April is shaping up to be one of our most ambitious months yet. From local classrooms to international stages, the Digital Wellness Lab team is on the move, collaborating with world-class partners and sharing the latest youth-centered research across three continents.
Verizon Family Days: Join us for community-based workshops across the US, starting with Dallas and Houston in April
Sandwich School District: Interactive sessions for students and families
IU Bloomington Media School: Featured Visiting Scholars event
Mass General Brigham Webinar: “Raising Healthy, Smart, Kind Humans in the Age of Social Media & AI”
What’s Launching
AI Chatbot Pulse Survey: Our latest findings explore how teenagers in the United States, Brazil, and France utilize AI chatbots for learning, creativity, advice, and social support
Student Advisory Council: Final capstone panel presentations from our youth leaders
Pinterest (Me)dia Mindfulness Update: New resources for intentional tech use
Q2 Discussions on Digital Wellness: Focused conversation on AI, product design, and building healthier digital experiences for kids
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