Don Grant
PhD, MA, MFA, SUDCC IV, DAC
National Advisor of Health Device Management
Newport Healthcare

Dr. Don Grant is an internationally recognized award-winning media psychologist, author, researcher, Doctoral Addictions Counselor, educator with specific expertise in technology's impact on mental health, and National Advisor of Healthy Device Management for Newport Healthcare. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), Past President of the APA Division 46 (The Society for Media Psychology & Technology), and currently serves as a Division 46 Executive Board Member At Large, and Chair of the APA (D46) “Device Management & Intelligence” committee. He is also an APA Advocacy Division Partner Liaison, APA Division Science Partner, and Treasurer of the California Psychological Association Division VI (Media Technology and Communication).

Dr. Grant facilitates “Healthy Device Management” and “Good Digital Citizenship” treatment strategy and educational training workshops for clinicians, practitioners, educators, parents, and academic communities. He is a globally respected and popular conference keynote speaker, webinar, podcast, onscreen broadcast interview guest, and print content contributor on device related behaviors, addiction, and media psychology. His on camera, print, interview, and content publication contributions include: The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The New York Times, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, Time Magazine, Forbes, The Hill, The Hollywood Reporter, Business Insider, APA Monitor on Psychology, NewsNation, Wondermind, The Daily Show, and a two-page People Magazine feature story about him and his work.

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Social Media, A.I. Chatbots/”Companions” Online Echo Chamber Influence(rs) & Their Potential Contagion Effect Risks

Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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