Emma G Duerden – The Conversation

In an effort to combat the attentional drain and burden of online presence, teens and young adults are deliberately reintroducing single-purpose technologies into their lives. (Oleh Syzov/Unsplash)

February 11, 2026

Burned out by smartphones, young people are choosing flip phones, cameras and MP3 players instead

Emma G Duerden, Western University and Rubina Malik, Western University

To escape endless scrolling, email and news alerts, more people are turning to older tech to regain control of their lives.

An encouraging parenting style is a protective factor for autistic children and can offset the negative impacts of stressful life experiences. (Shutterstock)

August 28, 2024

How parents and school communities can support autistic children as they head back to class

Emma G Duerden, Western University and Elizabeth Kuenzel, Western University

Both parents and school communities can play important roles helping autistic children to thrive.

Research shows a strong link between screen time and mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression. (Shutterstock)

January 18, 2024

Excessive social media use during the COVID‑19 pandemic exacerbated adolescent mental health challenges

Emma G Duerden, Western University and Michaela Kent, Western University

During the pandemic, many people relied on social media for distraction and social connection. However, excessive social media use can negatively affect mental health, especially for young people.

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