Target Audience

This educational activity is designed for behavioral health professionals, school behavioral health teams, Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs), military healthcare providers, pediatric and primary care providers, counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, substance use professionals, graduate students, direct support professionals, community health workers, and other professionals who provide services and support to adolescents and their families.

Program Description

As more and more youth experience sudden outbursts of anger, frustration, and mental health problems – and often documenting it on social media - the negative consequences of our cultural dependence on screen use and the impact is becoming clearer. School personnel and Behavioral Health Professionals are often asked to help navigate this complex and evolving landscape and these increasingly dysregulated emotions and behavior.

The goal of this session is to describe the most common screen uses in youth and share the most recent research as it relates to increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and problematic behaviors. We will explore how to intervene regarding some of challenges when working with children, teens and their families as they assist with many of the unhealthy behaviors tied to maladaptive use of screens.

Registration Fee

This program is free to attend.