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Maryland's Youth Digital Wellness Playbook | GOC

Maryland's Youth Digital Wellness Playbook

A best-practices guide from the Moore-Miller administration for young people, parents, and educators to support children and young people’s mental health in a digital age.

About the Playbook

Developed in partnership with the Child Mind Institute, the Playbook is a practical, evidence-based tool designed to help youth, caregivers, and educators translate research into actionable strategies for healthier digital engagement.

Why This Playbook Matters

Adolescent depression rates in the U.S. have nearly doubled since 2005. Research shows that young people who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of depression and anxiety.

What’s Inside

  • Universal Support: Skill sheets for mindfulness and cognitive reframing.
  • Behavioral Management: Strategies for managing compulsive digital behaviors.
  • Targeted Resources: Specific support for cyberbullying and online gambling.
  • Community Access: Distributed via Maryland Boys & Girls Clubs statewide.
DIGITAL WELLNESS PLAYBOOK Elementary School Edition DIGITAL WELLNESS PLAYBOOK Teen Edition
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The Office of Governor Wes Moore
Governor's Office for Children

45 Calvert Street Annapolis MD 21401