2027 Academic Support & Student Well-Being Conference

Examine the growing research linking adolescent short-form video use to sleep disruption, fear of missing out, anxiety, and diminished academic performance. Explore a school-based Integrative Digital Wellness Curriculum designed for middle schoolers ages 11–14, evaluated through a rigorous pre-test/post-test research design using four validated instruments: the SVAS-MSS, FoMO Scale, ASHSr, and SMDS-P. Investigate the evidence-based, three-phase Digital Detox Protocol (Preparation, Detoxification, and Maintenance) as a replicable model combining behavioral, nutritional, and psychological strategies proven to restore adolescent well-being. Discover how dopamine recalibration through physical activity, mindfulness, sleep hygiene, and authentic social connection supports lasting digital resilience. Walk away with curriculum frameworks, assessment tools, and implementation strategies ready for immediate use in your independent school community.