Digital Wellness Project recently delivered a presentation to students at Hilbert College, exploring the risks and rewards of different forms of digital media. The session sparked thoughtful conversations around strategies to promote digital wellness across campus.
Digital Wellness Project had the privilege of presenting to the Erie County Department of Mental Health on the principles and practices of digital wellness. The presentation explored the benefits and challenges of various digital medias and introduced evidence-informed strategies to help both professionals and their clients reduce digital risks and promote healthier tech engagement.
Within the past few weeks, Digital Wellness Project had the opportunity to sit down with Educator and Clinical Professor, Dr. Liz Kolb, to explore what digital wellness looks like in today’s classrooms.
In this brief clip, Dr. Kolb highlights the powerful connection between social-emotional learning (SEL) and key principles of digital wellness.
To dive deeper into Dr. Kolb’s research and work, visit the link below:
https://marsal.umich.edu/directory/faculty-staff/elizabeth-keren-kolb
Digital Wellness Project was recently featured in Parents Magazine discussing the phenomenon of FOMO and exploring steps parents can take to help their kids work through feelings of digital exclusion and isolation.
Want to learn more? Find the complete article at the link below.
https://www.parents.com/how-to-help-a-child-who-always-has-fomo-11806648
In July 2025, Digital Wellness Project proudly attended the 4-day Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress in Washington, D.C. This transformative event brought together leading global researchers and thought leaders to explore the evolving relationship between digital technology and child development.
Digital Wellness Projects’ participation provided a unique opportunity to learn from top experts across disciplines including mental health, sleep, brain and cognitive development, parenting strategies, public policy, privacy rights, equity, and child-centered tech design. The conference emphasized evidence-based research and real-world implications, offering a platform for forward-thinking dialogue on how we can create healthier, more intentional digital ecosystems for youth and families.
The conference sparked meaningful inspiration and insight, reinforcing our commitment to advancing innovative, equity-centered solutions at the intersection of technology, society, and child well-being.