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As part of the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, we examine how digital technology use impacts the brain and behavior of children and adolescents, and we aim to develop digital tools to improve mental health.
30/09/2021
This Washington Post article is a couple years old but has a good summary on balancing screen time and other activities
6 ways parents can help kids strike a balance between screen time and the real world Experts talk about setting firm boundaries, finding fun family activities and more.
13/04/2021
We have a new website for our virtual reality study: https://indyvrstudy.com/. Check it out!
Indy VR Study The Indy VR Study is a paid research opportunity through the IU School of Medicine Media and Brain Development Lab for families of children 9-12 who struggle with behavior problems.
26/01/2021
The latest newsletter from Children and Screens includes advice from Dr. Hummer about violent video games and potentially harmful media influences.
10/12/2020
Lab director Dr. Hummer spoke today at the annual symposium of Mental Health America of Indiana. Thanks to MHAI for the invite and to all the virtual attendees!
Home - Mental Health America of Indiana Mental Health America of Indiana is Indiana’s leading mental health and substance use advocacy organization.
30/11/2020
VR study seeking children 9-12. Click https://redcap.link/vrstudy to see if you and your child might be a good fit.
19/11/2020
Our virtual reality project is looking for new ways to help children with a disruptive behavior disorder. Here's a short overview from the CDC about what therapies currently work best.
Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Problems – What Works? The Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology has published a new study reviewing the research on treatments for disruptive behavior problems in children.
12/11/2020
Here's a good resource for balancing screen time and active play
Help your kids balance screen time and healthy play during COVID-19 - Boston Children's Discoveries With children spending more screen time during COVID-19, it's important to also encourage developmental play, too.
15/10/2020
Check out our new website! Has information about our research and brief questions to see if you might be a good fit.
15/09/2020
Amazing new lab art from our new intern!🎨