Welcome to Rose Educational Systems
Our mission is to address the impact of digital influence and artificial intelligence on all aspects of human psychology and relationships.
DID YOU KNOW...?
1. Teens who spend 4+ hours a day on screens are about twice as likely to report recent
anxiety or depression as those who stay under 4 hours. cdc.gov
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CDC. NCHS Data Brief 513: Screen Time & Teen Mental Health, Oct 2024.
CDC. NCHS Data Brief 513: Screen Time & Teen Mental Health, Oct 2024.
2. Nearly half of U.S. teens (48 %) say social media is mostly negative for their age group,
and almost as many admit they spend too much time on it. 44 % are already cutting back
to protect their wellbeing. Pew Research Center, Apr 2025
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Pew Research Center. Teens, Social Media & Mental Health, Apr 2025.
Pew Research Center. Teens, Social Media & Mental Health, Apr 2025.
3. Almost half of Gen Z (46 %) say social media makes them feel lonely or inadequate.
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Deloitte. 2023 Gen Z & Millennial Survey, May 2023.
Deloitte. 2023 Gen Z & Millennial Survey, May 2023.
4. The average adult globally now spends 6 hours 38 minutes online every single
day — that’s nearly one full waking day every week on screens. datareportal.com
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DataReportal / GWI. Digital 2025 Global Overview, Jan 2025.
DataReportal / GWI. Digital 2025 Global Overview, Jan 2025.
5. Roughly 1 in 3 U.S. adults report feeling lonely and a lack of meaningful connections,
(which is increasingly blamed in part on digital media replacing in-person interaction,) a
level the CDC links to an emerging public health epidemic. cdc.gov
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CDC. Social Connectedness & Loneliness, May 2024.
CDC. Social Connectedness & Loneliness, May 2024.
6. A nine-year study following nearly 7,000 adults found that both passive scrolling and
active posting on social media led to increased loneliness over time—neither form of
engagement relieved isolation (Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin, 2024).
news.web.baylor.edu
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Wesselmann E et al. “Digital Engagement and Loneliness Over Nine Years,” Pers. Soc. Psychol. Bull., Dec 2024.
Wesselmann E et al. “Digital Engagement and Loneliness Over Nine Years,” Pers. Soc. Psychol. Bull., Dec 2024.
7. Nearly half of U.S. teens (46 %) say their parent is often or sometimes distracted by a
phone when the teen is trying to talk to them. pewresearch.org
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Pew Research Center. How Teens and Parents Approach Screen Time, Mar 2024.
Pew Research Center. How Teens and Parents Approach Screen Time, Mar 2024.
8. In a four-year JAMA study of 4,300 U.S. children (ages 9–10 at start), 40 % developed
addictive screen habits—and those kids were 2 – 3 times more likely to have suicidal
thoughts or behaviors than peers with low addictive use. jamanetwork.com
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Nagata JM et al. “Trajectories of Addictive Digital Media Use and Mental Health,” JAMA, June 18 2025 (article No. 2835481) plus editorial 2835486.
Nagata JM et al. “Trajectories of Addictive Digital Media Use and Mental Health,” JAMA, June 18 2025 (article No. 2835481) plus editorial 2835486.
From a Psychiatrist's Perspective...
“In my psychiatric practice I have seen how modern technology is reshaping both individual and cultural mental health. Loneliness and isolation have already reached epidemic proportions, and screen addiction is rampant. Unless mitigated with intention, these trends will likely worsen in unprecedented ways. Of the resources I have reviewed, Rose Educational Systems remains the most comprehensive and relatable approach to addressing these challenges. I highly recommend their educational path to anyone committed to safeguarding personal and community well being.”
– Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph A. Holmes, DO, MS (Med Ed)
Our mission is to address the impact of digital influence and artificial intelligence on all aspects of human psychology and relationships. Course one is designed for general audiences and covers the essentials of digital literacy and wellbeing—no prior background required. For those interested in deeper exploration, upcoming courses will examine the psychology of human–AI interactions, digital illusions, and advanced explorations of sustained engagements with increasingly sophisticated AI.
Dr. M. Rose, Psy.D., is an educator and researcher focused on digital wellness and the psychology of human–AI interactions. Drawing on twenty years of experience in psychology and mental health, Dr. Rose develops educational content to help individuals and communities navigate the digital world with clarity and critical insight. His work bridges psychological theory with research in the digital and AI spaces, fostering informed and resilient engagement with technology for people of all ages and backgrounds.