Social media & screen time: navigating mental health in the digital age

In today's digital age, screens are integral to young people’s lives, raising concerns about the harms of prolonged use and exposure to specific content. As we seek to protect this generation from adverse effects, studies suggest that effective solutions are far from one-size-fits-all remedies. It’s crucial to consider the content they consume, the platforms they use, and the contexts of their screen time. This course will reveal what emerging research tells us about the impacts of screen time and key learnings for navigating mental health in the digital age.

• The complex relationship between screen time and young people’s development, highlighting both potential risks and benefits.

• Key findings from large-scale studies, revealing how different types of screen use affects academic performance and mental well-being.

• Strategies for fostering a balanced approach to screen time, focusing on content quality and identifying key ages and genders at particular risk for harm.

• Mainstream teachers; primary and secondary

• School counsellors

• Well-being coordinators

• PSHE leads

• School leaders

• Mental health professionals

• School nurses

• Local authority workers

• Charity representatives working with young people

All of our courses are designed by our team of experts, who bring together extensive knowledge in professional development, psychology, health, and education. We incorporate the latest findings and consult with leading academics to ensure our materials reflect the most recent insights and understanding in the field. Discover more about our team and their credentials here.

• Format: online (please note this session is live)

• Certificates: provided upon completion

• Duration: 1 hour

• Course fee: £75.00 / €88.00

• Additional reading: Please note our all of courses are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, so we strive to cover all essential content within the course workshop itself. However additional reading materials are made available to those who wish to explore topics in further detail.

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