David S. Bickham, Ph.D. is the Director of Research at the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. His work explores the intersection between adolescent’s media use and their mental health. Using multiple methods including national surveys and Ecological Momentary Assessment, Dr. Bickham examines how specific aspects of online platforms and the relationships formed there can support or undermine young people’s wellbeing. Working alongside clinicians from the Clinic for Interactive Media and Internet Disorders (CIMAID), Dr. Bickham has lead efforts to better understand the individual and contextual factors that predispose adolescents to experiencing problematic interactive media use.  Dr. Bickham has authored numerous research articles and book chapters, has worked with many tech companies to help shape their design to enhance the mental health of their users, and has testified to federal and state lawmakers about topics related to media and health.