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College admissions is inherently a stressful time, but social media distorts the process and places excess emotional strain on seniors
Jul 20, 2026
Brady Ehrart

College admissions is inherently a stressful time, but social media distorts the process and places excess emotional strain on seniors

Near the end of every summer, millions of incoming high school seniors choose to embark on an exciting yet nerve-wracking process of considering, rese...

AI and Media's Role in Social Anxiety: How Teens Are Losing Confidence in Real-Life Conversations
Jul 12, 2026
Alisha Parikh-Briggs

AI and Media's Role in Social Anxiety: How Teens Are Losing Confidence in Real-Life Conversations

AI and Media's Role in Social Anxiety: How Teens Are Losing Confidence in Real-Life Conversations [According to the National Institute of Mental Heal...

Toxic Masculinity
May 1, 2026
Brady Ehrhart
Mental Health
Media
Youth

Toxic Masculinity

Masculinity's cultural crisis is deepened by poor representations of manhood in the media. Here's where young men should focus.

Filtering out Fondness: Teen SnapChat Usage Impedes Healthy, Natural Dating
Apr 22, 2026
Brady Ehrhart
Social Media
Teen Dating
Snapchat

Filtering out Fondness: Teen SnapChat Usage Impedes Healthy, Natural Dating

With new terminology such as talking stages, situationships, and 'delivered wars,' teens need to attach greater relationship value to familiarity through in-person contact and fostering genuine relationships off a screen.

AI and Media's Role in Social Anxiety: How Teens Are Losing Confidence in Real-Life Conversations
Feb 26, 2026
Alisha Parikh-Briggs
social anxiety
AI
teen mental health

AI and Media's Role in Social Anxiety: How Teens Are Losing Confidence in Real-Life Conversations

Almost 10% of American adolescents have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder — and the digital age may be making it worse.

Raised by Screens: How Media Is Rewiring Teen Relationships
Featured
Feb 26, 2026
Alisha Parikh-Briggs
social media
teen mental health
digital wellness

Raised by Screens: How Media Is Rewiring Teen Relationships

Together but miles apart, lost in screens, not conversations

In Defense of the Pen
Feb 21, 2026
Brady Ehrhart
writing
digital wellness

In Defense of the Pen

A compelling piece exploring the enduring value of handwriting in a digital age.

Do We Really Need Screens at Birthday Celebrations?
Featured
Feb 15, 2026
Alisha Parikh-Briggs
Science
Research
Mental Health

Do We Really Need Screens at Birthday Celebrations?

Discover how creating intentional pauses in our digital lives can restore mental clarity and emotional balance.

Digital Hygiene: Building Healthy Online Habits in an Always-On World
Feb 2, 2026
Alisha Parikh-Briggs
Education
Schools
Teachers

Digital Hygiene: Building Healthy Online Habits in an Always-On World

Educational strategies for integrating digital wellness into school culture and curriculum.