Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University
Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab
Researching digital wellness and holistic well-being across the lifespan to promote flourishing in the digital age.
The Mental Health in the Digital Age Lab is a research hub that explores the intersections between mental health, technology and learning across the lifespan. We investigate what it means to flourish in the digital age by researching digital wellness, individual and collective well-being, positive psychology and flourishing, educational psychology and trauma-informed care. Through our action-based research, we are dedicated to promoting holistic wellness to make our communities healthier.
Our Research
Our Lab focuses on educational and psychological research that explores moderators that influence the success of prevention and intervention approaches. Our five core research and outreach areas include digital wellness, individual and collective well-being, positive psychology and flourishing, educational psychology and trauma-informed care.
Knowledge Mobilizers through Community Outreach
We are passionate about sharing evidence-based strategies and resources with the community! One of our main impact goals is to promote Community Flourishing through Community Outreach, Action-Based Research, Knowledge Mobilization, and Empowerment Projects (CAKE).
Throughout the year, we host conferences, webinars, workshops and trainings, and post various multimedia resources for community members to have up-to-date, research-supported strategies and practices to use in their personal and professional lives.
Graduate Student Research
As part of the Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University, graduate students enrolled three affiliate courses, Mental Health in the Digital Age, Trauma-Informed Education and Digital Wellness, in the Master of Education program are Lab partners!
This innovative approach to learning bridges research and practice by integrating experiential learning opportunities into these graduate courses and promoting student research and projects as part of the Lab.
Latest News from the Lab
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Publication Alert! Explore Our New Resource - Navigating Digital Wellness: A Toolkit for Teens with Mental Health needs
Graduate student and Lab Research Team member, Melissa Farrow, has developed an insightful toolkit for clinicians, educators, youth and families to support teens.
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This toolkit explores practical and evidence-based strategies to support teens navigating the digital age and how we can promote digital wellness skills to help them take control of their digital habits and thrive in their digital world.
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