In the Media

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

By Danielle Einstein and Judith Locke | View

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

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