Welcome to SMRI

Promoting Healthy & Responsible Social Media Use Worldwide

Promoting Healthy & Responsible Social Media Use Worldwide

We equip families, educators, nonprofits, and policymakers with trusted guidance, tools, and training to foster digital wellbeing.

We equip families, educators, nonprofits, and policymakers with trusted guidance, tools, and training to foster digital wellbeing.

We equip families, educators, nonprofits, and policymakers with trusted guidance, tools, and training to foster digital wellbeing.

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About us

Who We Are

The Social Media Research Institute (SMRI) was founded to research social media, independent of the big-tech companies, with the goal of addressing biological, psychological, spiritual, social, and cultural issues related to individuals using social media platforms.

Our mission is to ensure every child and parent can navigate social media safely.

The Social Media Research Institute (SMRI) was founded to research social media, independent of the big-tech companies, with the goal of addressing biological, psychological, spiritual, social, and cultural issues related to individuals using social media platforms.

Our mission is to ensure every child and parent can navigate social media safely.

Global Leaders in Social Media Research

We bring together researchers, clinicians, and advocates from around the world to study the social, behavioral, and mental health impacts of digital media.

Evidence-Based, Human-Centered Approach

Our programs are deep rooted in research, focused on improving the well-being of individuals.

Evidence-Based, Human-Centered Approach

Our programs are deep rooted in research, focused on improving the well-being of individuals.

Collaborative Network Across Continents

We partner with educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers with active teams in the U.S., Africa, Asia, and Europe,

Collaborative Network Across Continents

We partner with educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers with active teams in the U.S., Africa, Asia, and Europe,

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our services

Find the program that meets your needs and start your journey today

Group Classes
Group Classes

Social Media First Aid™

Immediate guidance for navigating harmful content and crisis moments.

Group Classes

Social Media First Aid™

Immediate guidance for navigating harmful content and crisis moments.

One-on-Classes
One-on-Classes

Social Media Harm Reduction™

Practical strategies and tools to lower digital risks at scale.

One-on-Classes

Social Media Harm Reduction™

Practical strategies and tools to lower digital risks at scale.

Workshops
Workshops

Online Courses and Training

Workshops and curriculum for parents, educators and youth.

Workshops

Online Courses and Training

Workshops and curriculum for parents, educators and youth.

Dictionary Highlight

Clear definitions for fast-changing Social Media terms

Expanding Our Impact Globally

What started as a local effort has grown into a global movement.

Today, SMRI operates across North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia, with active teams in 10 U.S. states and 9 international regions, including Mexico, Nigeria, Ghana, India, and beyond. Our mission is to ensure that every community, no matter where it’s located, has access to tools, training, and research for healthier digital living.

USA
United Kingdom
India
Canada
Mexico
Germany
Nigeria
France
Ghana

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Let’s create safer spaces online

Let’s create safer spaces online

Let’s create safer spaces online

Contact information

United States / Global

United States / Global

202-914-7620

202-914-7620

Info@SMRI.world

Info@SMRI.world

Contact information

United States / Global

202-914-7620

Info@SMRI.world