In July, 2024 a group of students gathered to reflect on their personal experiences with social media and device use, and the benefits of the Brainable program. Many shared stories of how their mood and self-esteem were influenced by what they saw online, and how the constant need to check their devices interfered with their ability to focus on schoolwork, hobbies, and face-to-face relationships.

In July, 2024 a group of students gathered to reflect on their personal experiences with social media and device use, and the benefits of the Brainable program. Many shared stories of how their mood and self-esteem were influenced by what they saw online, and how the constant need to check their devices interfered with their ability to focus on schoolwork, hobbies, and face-to-face relationships.

In the fifth of a 5-part series, students talk about the benefits of taking the Brainable program and the practical tips and strategies they learned for managing social media and protecting their brain health.

In the fourth of this 5-part series, students reveal how device use is transforming the classroom experience.

In the third of a 5-part series, students offer suggestions on reducing their screen time.

In the second of the 5-part series, children talk about other negative impacts of social media and device addiction.

In the first of a 5-part series, hear directly from a group of young teens about how excess social media and device addiction interferes with their sleep.