Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D.

About

Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D., is a psychologist, author, and speaker who focuses on how technology shapes people. Far from technology averse, her research centers on moderation with technology use alongside an intentionally rich embodied life. Her book, Deviced! Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital Age was awarded the 2018 Gold Nautilus Award for Psychology and has been featured in the New York Times, Time Magazine, and the Washington Post. Doreen is a celebrated podcast guest with appearances, among others, on Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness and PRI's Innovation Hub. Her new book is Restart: Designing a Healthy Post Pandemic Life.

Books by Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D.

Recent Posts

What Teens Say About Their Tech Use

Youth are aware of the impact of technology use on their mental health and general well-being. When parents are on the same page, youth have a better hope of navigating it well.

Let’s Not Scroll Our Summer Away

Too often, we scroll through idle moments. Summer is the perfect time to try something new, put our phones down, and get back in our skin.

Kids Are Behind in School. How Can We Help?

Research is exposing academic losses related to the pandemic, but tending only to learning losses misses the emotional realities that underscore success.

When "Likes" and Follows Aren't Enough

Relationships forged and maintained in social media spaces make our relational quivers feel full. When life gets hard, those same quivers feel lacking. A few changes can help.

Social Connection for the Socially Hesitant

Social isolation and loneliness have a real impact on health. Practicing these simple actions can make social interaction manageable and improve our health.

How to Parent a Graduate

Upcoming public graduation ceremonies can leave parents feeling stressed about themselves and their children. A little bit of intentionality goes a long way.

Psychological Flexibility: How to Face Change and Unknowns

Finding yourself reactive at this point in the pandemic? Seeking psychological flexibility can help.

What to Consider When Returning to In-Person Work Settings

As we move back to in-person workspaces, awareness can be the key to success.

Feeling Stagnant During Covid

Covid related languishing is robbing us of a sense of personal momentum. A few actions can change our trajectory toward well being.

COVID Left Us Languishing. Here’s Why We Should Care.

Apathy, listlessness, and loss of interest or motivation are common at this point in the pandemic. Taking action is crucial for our health.