In the Media
‘They want our kids addicted’: Parents struggle as teens defy social media ban
The Daily Telegraph, 17 May 2026
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Why schools say social media is now their biggest wellbeing challenge
The Educator, 15 May 2026
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Why the real test for teen social media ban comes with younger children
Financial Review, 17 April 2026
While dodgy data and tech-savvy children have many doubting if the ban is working, experts say success is about more than just numbers or the here and now.| View
Australia introduce age verification tools to access porn
NewsTalk, 9 March 2026
We discuss these new laws with Dr Danielle Einstein, Sydney-based clinical psychologist and expert on the connection between device use and wellbeing. | View
Zuckerberg borrows Big Tobacco playbook in landmark social media addiction trial. Psychologists aren't buying it
The Lighthouse, 3 March 2026
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In Australia, social media is already banned for young people. Does that work? "I don't know anyone who doesn't have an account anymore."
NCR, 12 February 2026
Most Sydney schoolchildren noticed little of the measure. "For me, everything stayed the same; I didn't even have to lie | View
Compulsive intake of news may pull parents back into social media - how to build new habits and constructively manage our moods in 2026
Sunrise, 3 January 2026
The Voice of Islam Breakfast Show
Voices of Islam Radio UK, 31 December 2025
ABC NewsRadio Interview
ABC, 23 December 2025
Social Media Ban: Week One
Sunrise, 13 December 2025
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ABC NewsRadio Interview
ABC, 15 December 2025
Press Talk with Apostolos Mangiriadis
Hellenic Broadcasting Company (ERT), 11 December 2025
Australia’s social media ban comes into effect
NewsTalk Breakfast, 10 December 2025
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Gen Z have their own idea that could be far more effective than Australia’s social media ban
News, 10 December 2025
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Gen Z have their own idea that could be far more effective than Australia’s social media ban
Independent, 10 December 2025
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Psychologist calls social media ban “first step”
ABC News, 10 December 2025
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Australia bans Social apps for under 16s
DW-TV - DW News Germany, 5 December 2025
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96% of Under-16s In Australia Use Social Media. From Next Week, They Will Be baanned
Beritaja, 5 December 2025
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Next week, one of the world's toughest social media bans will come into force
Sky News, 5 December 2025
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Breakfast Show with Melinda James
ABC Illawarra, 4 December 2025
Dr. Danielle Einstein discusses the evidence surrounding the harm social media is causing to young people | View
Australia's first-ever social media ban took effect on the 10th, sparking considerable controversy.
AC Media Group , 3 December 2025
Australia's federal government's social media ban targeting children under 16 will officially take effect this December | View
Ban is only the first step
ABC News Breakfast , 2 December 2025
Psychologist's insight into impacts of under-16s social media ban
A Current Affair, 25 November 2025
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America’s Social Media Ban Might Be Closer Than You Think
Newsweek, 25 November 2025
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The pros and cons of a social media ban for young people
Nights - RNZ, 29 October 2025
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36 Months Addresses UN: Wippa Says Social Media Age Law Is “Not a Ban” But “A Buffer”
Finch, 26 September 2025
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Experts come together to discuss social media use in children and young people
Kings College London, 19 September 2025
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Teens are taking cues from their parents’ generation to boost their social lives
The Sydney Morning Herald, 04 September 2025
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Put down the screen, kids. A psychologist’s take on children, social media, anxiety and mental health
The Australian, 29 June 2025
Parents need reliable advice on navigating their kids’ screen time and social media use. The Albanese government’s looming social media ban for under 16s is a world- first, but more needs to be done, a leading expert says | View
10 to 10
SRF News, 23 June 2025
Shopping abroad is popular among the Swiss population, Australian children are banned from social media, the Swiss women's football team had to fight long for their place | View
Front-line Clinicians & Parents need support alongside the social media ban, so the legislation does not fail.
Weekend Sunrise, 21 June 2025
Australia will lead the world when it brings in the ban later this year. Dr Danielle Einstein says there’s only one way for it to work| View
Expert pushes for education into addictive nature of social media as under-16 ban draws closer
2GB Sydney - Afternoons with Michael McLaren, 20 June 2025
Dr Danielle Einstein discusses government-funded education to help broaden students' and parents' understanding of the addictive use of social media | View
Education Innovation for Girls
Northside Living News, 17 June 2025
Dr Danielle Einstein speaks on the primary harms of social media in girls | View
Social media restrictions: 'We are all being affected'
NewstalkZB, 23 May 2025
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Australian families are making big money from posting their children on social media, but at what cost?
West Australian, 17 May 2025
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WA Afternoons with Dominique Bayens
15 May 2025
Dr Danielle Einstein discusses her views on the new laws banning children under 16 from using social media and if it will work to improve mental health | View
Why the Volodomyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump clash made you feel uncomfortable
SBS, 5th March 2025
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How to treat anxiety in children, according to psychologists
The Australian, 7 January 2025
Dr Danielle Einstein explains that child anxiety is no 'badge of honour' | View
Anxiety: Facing up to fears a healthier solution than avoiding them
The Australian, 7 January 2025
Australia introduces bill intended to block youth under 16 from accessing social media platforms
Global News Canada, 30 November 2024
Social media hurts youth mental health, rather than helps
Australian Financial Review, 27 November 2024
Written by Danielle Einstein: Digital well-being will come from less rather than more reliance on online support | View
Social media inquiry: experts explain how the social media ban could affect mental health
The Guardian, 25 November 2024
Mental health groups and experts are asked whether the good outweighs the bad when it comes to banning social media for under-16s during a short hearing on the federal government’s bill | View
School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
Yahoo News, 25 November 2024
Dr Danielle Einstein supports the social media ban because she believes phones and group chats are replacing face-to-face interactions that teach children how to connect with people and resolve conflict | View
Social media industry group Digi lashed over ‘outrageous’ response to age ban
NT News, 25 November 2024
Dr Danielle Einstein provides insight into why social media does not benefit mental health, amidst social medias age ban | View
There is reliable evidence social media harms young people - debates about it are a misdirection
The Conversation, 14 November 2024
Written by Danielle Einstein: There is enough evidence to demonstrate excessive social media use can be harmful to young people | View
PM seeks social media ban for under 16s
ABCListen, 14 November 2024 | Listen
Albo Lauds 36 Months Campaign In Raising Awareness Of Youth Mental Health Crisis
B & T, 11 November 2024 | View
Teens' social media damage can't be fixed without legislation
The Lighthouse, 10 October 2024
Dr Danielle Einstein explains why Australia needs nationwide legislation to force social media companies to take responsibility for their part in driving hostile behaviour and teen anxiety | View
Political momentum to ban children from social media is growing
ABC News, 10 October 2024
The country's first-ever social media summit has begun. Political momentum to ban children from online platforms has been growing | View
Experts question social media ban for children
ABC Listen, 18 July 2024
Dr Danielle Einstein provides support for the proposed ban on social media for people under 16 | Listen
Experts weigh in on Dutton's pledge to ban social media for teens
9News, 17 June 2024
Dr Danielle Einstein supports raising the age limit for social media access | Read
Program delves into the fear about fear
The Australian, 19 June 2024
Meriden is one of seven schools taking part in a pilot program run by clinical psychologists Judith Locke and Danielle Einstein to help students reframe the way they think about anxiety | Read
Radio Interview with Weekend Break 3AW Featuring Grubby
The Dip, 14 October 2023
Dr Danielle Einstein discusses mobile phone addiction and its impact on emotional and mental health | Listen
How FoMO might lurk behind social media anxiety
360info, 9 October 2023
Social media can cause more anxiety when teens have a high fear of missing out, according to research | Read
Emotional Rescue Beyond Lockdown
Sydney Morning Herald, 25 July 2020
The Chilled and Considerate program educates school communities in the language, model and traps which lead to panic contagion, increase worry and compromise wellbeing | Read
The 6 Month Slump: How Do We Stay Motivated In An Uncertain World?
The Quicky, 9 October 2020
Dr Einstein talks to host of the MamaMia podcast, Claire Murphy, on how to find a sense of purpose and motivation during times of uncertainty | Listen
How neuro-knowledge can help us find happiness and improve mental health
ABC News, 5 July 2020
Dr Danielle Einstein discussess how to learn to live with uncertainty bombs| Read
Tips for how teachers can talk to Children about Covid19
Education Today, 24 June 2020
Written by Danielle Einstein | Read
Behavioural modelling: Managing your own worry can help ease nervous children back to school
Bounty Parents, 10 June 2020
Dr Danielle Einstein discusses how parents need to rethink how they are managing their own worry | Read
Step-by-step guide for teachers in managing a child’s anxiety and worry during COVID-19
Education Today, 3 June 2020
In phase two of COVID, we grapple with worries around loss of income, school closures and health concerns | Read
When you’re a textrovert – but your friends don’t respond to your texts
Thrive Global, 5 March 2019
Dr Danielle Einstein talks to Thrive about ways to cope with uncertainty when your texts go unanswered | Read
Should we ban smartphones in schools?
ABC Listen, 18 April 2019
Dr Danielle Einstein discusses banning phones in schools on ABC's 'Talkback' | Listen
Why I’m glad my kids aren't addicted to tech devices
9Honey, June 2019
Dr Danielle Einstein talks to journalist Libby-Jane Charleston at 9Honey about the impact of devices on our families | Read
Schools should tread carefully through the screentime minefield
ABC Listen, 17 November 2019
When schools tell students they must have devices for learning, it creates problems at home and school says Dr Danielle Einstein | Read
We asked five experts: should mobile phones be banned in schools?
The Conversation, 28 June 2018
Dr Danielle Einstein discusses the argument for banning phones in schools. Originally published on The Conversation with 103,000+ reads | Read
Should we ban mobile phones in schools?
ABC 'The Roundtable', 1 July 2018
Dr Danielle Einstein discusses banning phones in schools on ABC's 'The Roundtable' with Hugh Riminton | Listen
School phone ban vital for students, argue education experts
Sydney Morning Herald, 3 July 2018
Dr Danielle Einstein and Dr Helen Wright discuss the psychological research that supports creating phone-free spaces in schools in The Sydney Morning Herald | Read
Constantly texting your friends about problems may be increasing your anxiety
The Conversation, 25 October 2017
Originally published on The Conversation with 97,000+ reads | Read
The Impact of Text Messages
ABC News, 4 December 2017
Dr Danielle Einstein discusses how to use instant messaging to deepen friendships rather than increase anxiety with ABC News | Watch video
Life is full of uncertainty, we’ve just got to learn to live with it
The Conversation, 25 March 2015
Written by Dr Danielle Einstein, originally published on The Conversation with 48,250 total reads | Read
Social Media Regulation Information for General Practitioners
Preparing for the change on December 10 can be difficult to navigate. This brochure offers information and advice that can assist you with your patients