Tara Thiagarajan
Tara Thiagarajan is the founder and chief scientist of Sapien Labs, a nonprofit organization focused on mental health and well-being. She has authored significant research highlighting the detrimental effects of smartphone use on children under 13, emphasizing the need for global restrictions to protect young people's mental health.
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Dr Tara Thiagarajan is the founder and chief scientist at Sapien Labs and the lead author of the report.
African youth top global mental health rankings
Tanzania· 2026-02-27Tara Thiagarajan, de la Universidad de Stanford, dirige una organización que investiga los problemas asociados al uso excesivo del teléfono móvil en los niños.
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Peru· 2025-12-21
Tara Thiagarajan is the lead study author and founder of Sapien Labs, which conducted the research on smartphone use among children.
Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says
Ghana· 2025-07-21
Tara Thiagarajan is the lead study author and founder of Sapien Labs, which conducted the research on smartphone use among children.
Smartphones aren’t safe for kids under 13. Here’s why
United States· 2025-07-21