News — More school districts across the country are making the decision to ban cellphones.
Last year, seven of the 20th largest school districts in the country banned cellphones during the school day due to concerns about student academic and mental health. Los Angeles, which is the second-largest school district in the country, recently voted in favor of the ban.
Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General called for a health warning on social media for younger users due to the toll it's having on the mental health of kids.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, commentary and analysis on cellphone bans in schools. If you’d like to speak with an expert, please contact GW Media Relations at [email protected].
, is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and chief wellness officer at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
, is an associate professor at the GW School of Nursing. She is a nationally certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
is an assistant professor of counseling and human development at GW’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development. DeRaedt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Nationally Certified Counselor with a Doctorate in Counseling and Supervision. She provides psychotherapy for people of all ages at the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education. Her doctoral work was completed at the George Washington University where she focused on effective treatments for children and adolescents coping with trauma, anxiety, non-suicidal self-injury, depression, behavior disorders and disordered eating.
is a sociologist specializing in crime, cyber-criminology, and youth conflict. With over a decade of experience in the field of sociology, particularly in the realm of crime and deviance, she has undertaken comprehensive research on a wide array of subjects. Her research pursuits cover a range of themes, including investigations into school bullying, youth conflict dynamics, the intricate interplay between sexual assault and criminal conduct, as well as cyber-criminology with a specific focus on cyberbullying and image-based sexual harassment.
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