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Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University
Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab
Researching holistic well-being and digital flourishing across the lifespan.
MHDA Lab Updates and Announcements
New Journal Publication! A Conceptual Framework to Understand the Relationships Between Digital Wellness and Artificial Intelligence
Our new publication presents a conceptual framework to understand the relationships between digital wellness and artificial intelligence.
2nd Annual National Rural Youth Summit on Hate
We had the pleasure of joining the Centre on Hate, Bias & Extremism for the 2nd Annual Rural Youth Summit on Hate, which brought together over 50 high school students and educators from across rural Ontario! We explored topics on hate and harassment, digital wellness, mindfulness, digital literacy, and how youth can be agents of change and combat hate online and offline.
Upcoming Event: Exploring Netflix's "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing"
Join us to explore the 3-part docuseries and how the age of influencers can impact child and youth development, mental health and strategies for parents, educators and community members as protective factors in the lives of our youth.
Upcoming Event: An Expert Discussion Panel Exploring Netflix's New Limited Series "Adolescence"
Join us for an expert panel discussion exploring Netflix's new limited series "Adolescence." The panel will discuss themes from the series, including child and youth mental health, the role of technology, and how we can support our youth to navigate the digital age safely.
Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 - Event Series
May is Mental Health Awareness month and the MHDA Lab is excited to host a series of events throughout the month to promote mental health literacy and awareness, reduce stigma, and share evidence-informed strategies with our community to support well-being.
Research Recognition: Shaping AI Policy
We are proud to share that our study, “Deepfakes and Harm to Women” by Dr. Jennifer Laffier and Aalyia Rehman (2023), has been officially cited in UK and Australian Parliamentary discussions and AI policy reports.
4th Annual Mental Health in the Digital Age Conference
Join us for the 4th Annual Mental Health in the Digital Age conference! The free virtual event welcomes parents, educators and community members to explore technologies’ impacts on well-being across the lifespan, along with recommendations.
Snap Inc.'s "Parenting in a Digital World – Online Safety Discussions Shouldn't Be Scary" Event Recap
Recapping the valuable conversation from Snap Inc's "Parenting in a Digital World - Online Safety Discussions Shouldn't Be Scary" event in Toronto with Lab Director, Dr. Jennifer Laffier.
New Chapter Publication! Digital Wellness to Promote Youth Well-Being and Healthy Communities
We are excited to share our new chapter publication, which explores how digital wellness can support youth well-being while also fostering healthy, safe online and offline youth communities.
3rd Annual Mental Health in the Digital Age Conference
Join us for the 3rd Annual Mental Health in the Digital Age conference! The free virtual event welcomes parents, educators and community members to explore technologies’ impacts on well-being across the lifespan, along with recommendations.
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