We are excited to welcome Dr. Chelly Maes (@ChellyMaes) to the SEA Lab! She is a postdoctoral researcher who examines the complex relationships between digital media use and youth development, focusing on body image, sexuality, identity, and mental health.

🚨 🚨 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT🚨🚨 about bidirectional associations between online and offline appearance concerns during early-to-middle adolescence. For more info, read our infographic/visit

The UNC Developmental Psychology Department is hosting an information session for prospective applicants! See flyer and Zoom link for more info:

Students interested in applying can apply here:

@jordie8531 @WhitneyRingwald @zoeelaky @jmtraver1 The last day to sign up for the QFC is September 5th.

Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field is required; a minimum of two years of experience as a postdoctoral scholar is also required. If you have any questions or inquiries about the position, please reach out to Eva Telzer ehtelzer@unc.edu

For more info about the lab click the following link:

New publication alert ‼️ Among 8th graders in the U.S., within-person change in appearance-related social media consciousness precedes increased depressive symptoms, but not vice versa. Click the link below to read the article:

RT @childrenscreens: NEW tip sheet: “Youth Anxiety, Depression, and Digital Media” addresses #youth #DigitalMedia use and #anxiety and #dep…