September 25, 2026

Project 2 Prep – Jack Arey

Sources: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/04/22/teens-social-media-and-mental-health/ https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2011/08/15/americans-and-their-cell-phones/ (2011)vs. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/mobile/(2025)/also look at social media) https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/social-media-and-mental-health https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2749480   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11871965/ –pairing digital detox with alternative activities, such

2026

Project 2 Prep – Sophie Shannon

Research: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/considering-digital-detox-why-its-good-idea-and-what-know https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8204720/ https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/research/research-areas/child-and-adolescent-psychiatry/sultan-lab-mental-health-informatics/research-areas/smartphones-social-media-and-their-impact-mental-health Description: My infographic talks about the affects that phones have on us during our daily lives.

Project 2 Prep – Jack Johnson

Research: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/doomscrolling-dangers https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/doomscrolling-and-its-effects-on-the-brain/ https://www.multicare.org/vitals/dangers-of-doomscrolling-how-to-avoid-addictive-habit/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/ Description: This project will be an infographic on doomscrolling, its effects on the brain, its

Project 2 Prep

Project 2 Prep – Tristan Hay

This is project prep 2 for the infographic. I did the topic of finding alternatives for mindlessly scrolling and using our phones. This means something to me because this semester I have also been trying to find ways to help me focus my attention onto other more productive things.

Project 2 Prep – Julien G

My project is about doing a digital detox and reading books instead of excessive smartphone usage. I did this using

Project 2 Prep – Gracelynn

Research and sources – https://lifestylemedicine.stanford.edu/what-excessive-screen-time-does-to-the-adult-brain/ The study shows that in adults aged 18 – 25, excessive screen time causes thinning

Cooper White Project 2 Prep

Main Ideas: Less screen time overall –  Less screen time will equate to an overall better mood and feeling more

James Corgan – Project 2Prep

Project Goal: Create an infographic that highlights the negative effects of the overuse and addiction to screens (smartphones, Computers, TVs),

Design a Thriving Future

Your creativity, eco-literacy and design skills can help create a thriving future with umans and the natural world in harmony.

Learn the skills you need to shape a healthy world. 

Got a question? Need Help?
Have a suggestion?

Get in touch with Prof Joline Blais or TA Cecilia Andrade via