Adriana U. Stacey, MD

10/24/2025

We now know that social media is affecting our kid’s mental health AND cognition. What more evidence do we need to start taking this public health crisis seriously? ScreenStrong has a plethora of resources to help your family. Delay social media until age 18. If you have allowed it already, you CAN change your mind! Your child’s brain will thank you!

Podcast Episode · ScreenStrong Families · 10/24/2025 · 39m

09/10/2025

Looking for middle school or high school students to interview for a podcast about phones in schools. Does your child have a story to share about how the removal of phones in schools has made their school day better? Or their grades improved?

08/31/2025

I am excited to speak at the Book 2.0 conference this coming week in Lisbon, Portugal. Everyone knows that books 📚 are my favorite, and we all know that once kids get smartphones, they significantly reduce the amount of time they spend reading. Let’s chat about the dangers of toxic screens and the power of a good book! ScreenStrong

📅 On September 4th, Adriana Stacey, board-certified psychiatrist and medical advisor for ScreenStrong, will explore how the rise of social media, video games, and smartphones impacts children’s development, literacy 📚, and family relationships — and what families can do to reclaim their children from problematic screen use.

This session offers evidence-based strategies to:
• Replace toxic screen habits with enriching activities
• Strengthen family bonds 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning

Attendees will gain practical tools to help children thrive in a digital world while keeping books, reading, and real-life connections at the center of their lives.
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📅 No dia 4 de setembro, Adriana Stacey, psiquiatra certificada e consultora médica da ScreenStrong, vai explorar como o aumento do uso de redes sociais, videojogos e smartphones afeta o desenvolvimento das crianças, a literacia 📚 e as relações familiares — e o que as famílias podem fazer para recuperar os seus filhos do uso problemático dos ecrãs.

Esta sessão oferece estratégias baseadas em evidência científica para:
• Substituir hábitos digitais tóxicos por atividades enriquecedoras
• Reforçar os laços familiares 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Estimular a curiosidade, criatividade e o gosto pela aprendizagem ao longo da vida

Os participantes vão sair com ferramentas práticas para ajudar as crianças a prosperar num mundo digital, mantendo os livros, a leitura e as conexões reais no centro das suas vidas.

05/15/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/screenstrong/p/are-you-too-distracted-to-parent?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

A Major Study Reveals the Impact of Parental Tech Use on Young Children’s Cognitive and Emotional Development

03/09/2025

Great overview of brain science and exercise. We love Dr. Suzuki!

Podcast Episode · Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee · 03/09/2025 · 1h 25m

03/06/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/screenstrong/p/more-evidence-on-the-link-between?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

New JAMA study shows that childhood screen time contributes to stress & depression in teen years

03/05/2025

02/26/2025

Social pressure, the stress of living a life that is constantly on video, increases in substance abuse, and a society that is generally disconnected…this is wreaking havoc on our young adults. Let the young people you know and love know that they can reach out for help- that’s a sign of strength, not weakness!

02/21/2025

I am beyond proud of the state of Arkansas and Sarah Huckabee Sanders for this amazing step in protection of our children. Please visit ScreenStrong and Phone-Free Schools Movement for resources.

On Thursday, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the "Bell to Bell No Cell" bill into law.

02/18/2025

Something I wish I knew sooner when it comes to kids' brains and screens is how screen time actually affects the brain.

It's not subjective nor opinion. There is scientific and evidence-based research to show the role toxic screen time has on the developing brain. An important step in changing screen habits is understanding the dynamics of dopamine, tech, and the brain.

We have more information about dopamine on our website: https://screenstrong.org/kidsbrainsandscreens/

For more thorough information on brains and screens, we urge you to check out our Kids' Brains and Screens Student Course and/or the KBS Parent Course. KBS is a groundbreaking, evidence-based educational journey crafted to equip kids, teens and parents with the scientific truths about screens. It will serve as a catalyst for transformative discussions in a home (or classroom) setting that will revolutionize your family's relationship with screens, fostering healthier connections along the way.
https://screenstrong.org/education/

To hear more about dopamine, we would encourage you to listen to this podcast episode with Dr. Stacey ( #151) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/twisted-truth-dopamine-and-screens-with-dr-adriana/id1474681355?i=1000613359303

02/14/2025

It’s unfortunate that this is necessary legislation, but the fight against the drug of smartphones is a real fight. Arkansas is leading the way in safety for our kids!

The House passed the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act today, with 97 representatives voting for the legislation and one voting against it. Read more about what's next in the state's process of banning student cell phone use here: https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-house-vote-bell-to-bell-no-cell-act/527-3d714528-b1bc-43d4-b715-a60ecf608053

02/08/2025

If you or your child use ma*****na, PLEASE STOP! I have seen heartbreaking new psychosis diagnoses in teenagers over the past few months as a result of ma*****na use. MA*****NA CAN CAUSE SCHIZOPHRENIA. This is not a joke. The American Psychiatric Association does not endorse ma*****na legalization.

This cohort study of more than 13 million individuals aged 14 to 65 years examines changes in the population-attributable risk fraction for cannabis use disorder associated with schizophrenia after liberalization of medical cannabis and legalization of nonmedical cannabis in Canada.