What Is The Humedia Project?
At the Humedia Project, all of our programs provide a framework for understanding why human beings are vulnerable to misusing or overusing certain technologies and why that matters.
We provide the necessary information and strategies for sustaining a more balanced relationship with technology and enhanced well-being.
OUR MISSION
TO STAY HUMAN IN THE DIGITAL AGE AND TO UNDERSTAND WHY THAT MATTERS.
We believe that in today’s fast-paced and demanding world, the line between using technology as a tool of convenience and relying on technology as a perpetual comfort or distraction is often difficult to recognize and understand. Technology has found its way into all aspects of our lives at lightning speed and we have not had time to evaluate and consider the impacts of this rapid expansion on the health and well-being of our youth, our relationships, our families, schools, businesses, communities and culture.
The Humedia Project provides the most current research and data regarding the impacts of digital media overuse and addiction and offers comprehensive and innovative strategies for families, couples, individuals, schools and organizations to re-define and re-design how they use technology. Our goal is to help you integrate technology into your life or your community in a manner that is informed, intentional, balanced and sustainable. We want you to thrive and live a life in which technology’s benefits support your human endeavors rather than undermine them.
OUR FOUNDER
JESSICA FORTUNATO
Dr. Fortunato is a Clinical Psychologist, Internet Addiction Specialist, Professional Coach and Educator. She obtained her BA in Psychology from Harvard University, and later obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
Over the past 15 years, Dr. Fortunato has provided treatment, supervision and consultation at several hospitals, mental health clinics and schools. Currently, Dr. Fortunato enjoys her private practice in Providence, Rhode Island working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. In the past 5 years, she has been increasingly focused on the impacts of digital media use on youth, families and society.
Dr. Fortunato’s observations and concern about the negative impacts of overuse on humanity are so significant and multi-faceted, that she founded the Humedia Project in 2020.
The Project offers education, treatment, programs and experiences dedicated to helping families, individuals, schools and organizations find resources and support for managing the complex and challenging terrain of integrating technology into our lives in an informed and balanced manner. When Dr. Fortunato is not developing programs, providing services, consultation and workshops on this topic, she is an Associate Faculty Member at the Brown University Medical School and co-teaches a course in Doctoring for second year medical students. Outside of work, she is an avid stand up paddle boarder and will take any opportunity to be near the ocean for a quiet day of solitude or a meaningful day of connection with her daughter, husband or friends.
