# Richard Freed

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Welcome to the Screen Addiction Podcast

Welcome to the Screen Addiction Podcast where I reveal the secret Silicon Valley science addicting our kids to screens. I am Dr. Richard Freed, a child and adolescent psychologist trained at Cambridge Hospital/Harvard Medical School, an author featured in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal,…

Mindful Parenting During Times of Uncertainty: Human Potential Conference

Featuring Drs. Benton-Hardy, Freed, Peterson, and Ehrensaft • Hosted by Dr. Jim Bramson In this special episode, four brilliant clinicians explore what it means to parent mindfully in an age of rapid change, digital overload, and cultural uncertainty. Each expert brings a unique blend of curiosity,…

Court Documents Expose Common Sense Media Is Hurting Kids

Newly released court documents from a class action lawsuit on social media addiction expose Common Sense Media and its affiliates to be marketers of social media to kids—not protectors of their health. This means that our nation’s most prominent organization providing health guidance about kids’ sc…

Editing Away Autoimmunity at the HLA Source

Human leukocyte antigen, or HLA, genes, help the immune system tell the difference between the body’s own tissues and outside threats. In some people, certain versions of HLA genes mistakenly flag normal proteins as dangerous, which can push immune cells to attack joints, nerves, the gut, or other …

The Dark Science Addicting Kids to Social Media—and How to Protect Them

At the recent landmark Los Angeles social media addiction trial, the court ruled that addictive “features” in Instagram—like infinite scroll and algorithmic recommendations—addicted a young woman during her childhood and contributed to her serious mental health problems. While individual design fea…

The Morning Quest 5/11/26

📱 Raising kids in a world of TikTok, trends, and constant scrolling isn’t easy. The men of St. Jude’s are tackling it head on! Dr. Richard Freed joins us to discuss “Raising Kids in the Social Media Age” and how families can navigate technology with wisdom, boundaries, and faith. www.RichardFreed.c…

The Morning Quest 5/18/26

 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week- "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave                                                                              them ability." Acts 2:4 🎙️Guest:   Dr. Richard Freed is back and continues his convers…

ENCORE: How School Screens Impact Social Emotional Learning with Dr. Richard Freed (#92)

Originally aired: March, 2022 Melanie welcomes back Dr. Richard Freed, author of Wired Child and a practicing Clinical Psychologist and supervisor studying the effects of technology on children. He is on the advisory board of ScreenStrong and is a contributor to many well-respected publications. A …

Dads, Gaming and Addictive Tech

Why do video games, phones, and persuasive design pull children away from real life, and what can parents do? We are honored to welcome Richard Freed, PhD, child and adolescent psychologist, author, father, and one of the leading national voices on children, screens, persuasive design, and mental h…

Can't Turn Off Video Games: Dr. Richard Freed on Persuasive Design

For many kids (especially boys), life revolves around video games. "Wake me when it's the weekend" is the attitude of many kids who aren't interested in school, responsibility, or family bonding when there are video games to be played.  Child and adolescent psychologist Dr. Richard Freed joins Arl…