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ScreenTime: Diane Sawyer Reporting
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Catch me on the upcoming Diane Sawyer special report focusing on America's relationship with technology. I will discuss implications from my research concerning how technology use by parents impacts children. Read more about the special here and check out the preview below.
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Airs Friday, May 3 (8:00 - 10:00 P.M. ET) on ABC
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Drugs, sex and alcohol are losing their appeal for American teens
The CDC reports that American high schoolers aren’t drinking, taking drugs or having sex nearly as much as their parents’ generation. In an Axios article by Stef W. Kight, I comment on the potential impact of anxiety and digital technology on these trends.
Read the full article here.
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Health/Med-Tech and the FDA: What You Need to Know
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This panel will discuss how to obtain FDA approval for your health or med-tech service or product. Anyone interested in Health Tech should attend. This is a free event on Tuesday, May 14 (5:00 - 7:00 P.M.) at Hunter College Silberman Building.
Please find additional details and RSVP here.
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We're Recruiting Participants!
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Do you ever wonder about your adolescent's experiences of anxiety and worry?
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We do! Help us learn about how anxiety and attention work together in the adolescent brain.
We are seeking 12-to 14-year old youth to participate in a research study.
During the first visit, you and your child will complete questionnaires about your child's emotions. In addition, your child will complete computerized tasks while non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) is recorded. During the second visit, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be used to track your child's brain activity.
You and your child will receive compensation of $100 for each visit, for a total of $200. Parents will be provided with free clinical feedback.
For full information, please contact us at: (212) 650-3878 or erlab@hunter.cuny.edu
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Recent Publication and Grant
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Innovations in the Psychological Study of Happiness: From Mirror Neurons to Mobile Technology
A review of the state of the science on happiness. Lead-authored by ER Lab alum Samantha Birk.
Full citation:
Birk, S., Denefrio, S., & Dennis-Tiwary, T. (2019). Innovations in the psychological study of happiness: From mirror neurons to mobile technology. In Contreras-Vejar Y., Jen J., & Turner B. (Eds.), Regimes of Happiness: Comparative and Historical Studies (pp. 131-152). London, UK; New York, NY, USA: Anthem Press.
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PSC-CUNY Research Award: The Role of Technology-Mediated Peer Presence
Post-doctoral fellow, Sarah Myruski, was recently rewarded a research award from the (CUNY) University Committee on Research Award for her upcoming research on the link between social support via technology and emotion regulation in teenagers.
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Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls
by Lisa Damour
Though anxiety has risen among young people overall, studies confirm that it has skyrocketed in girls. Research finds that the number of girls who said that they often felt nervous, worried, or fearful jumped 55 percent from 2009 to 2014, while the comparable number for adolescent boys has remained unchanged. Read more here.
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Team Human
by Douglas Rushkoff
Team Human is a manifesto―a fiery distillation of preeminent digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff’s most urgent thoughts on civilization and human nature. In one hundred lean and incisive statements, he argues that we are essentially social creatures, and that we achieve our greatest aspirations when we work together―not as individuals. Read more here.
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Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a Professor of Psychology at Hunter College and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, the Director of the Emotion Regulation Lab, and the Co-Executive Director of the Hunter College Health Technology Center. She is also the Founder of the mobile app, Personal Zen, a scientifically-validated mobile app for reducing stress and anxiety.
Tracy’s mission is to understand the fundamental role of emotions in mental health, and to transform breakthrough science into digital therapeutics that elevate mental wellness and bridge the gap between mental health needs and solutions. More about Tracy here.
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