Category: Social Work and Technology, Child and Adolescent, Children and Families ... (show more) Category: Social Work and Technology, Child and Adolescent, Children and Families, School Social Work (show less) Other: Missouri, Wisconsin Other: Missouri, Wisconsin (show less)

This presentation will explore how technology impacts children, with a focus on the effects of screen addiction on mental health. Overreliance on screens as a distraction, source of entertainment, or emotional escape has become a hazardous trend among children. Screen addiction can hinder brain development, stifle emotional and social growth, disrupt education, and adversely affect physical health. Additionally, it can jeopardize a child's personal safety, exposing them to cyberbullying and inappropriate content. Practical tips for minimizing screen time will be shared, along with resources to help families seeking support. 
Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of how technology use affects younger clients.
2. Participants will discuss how to evaluate the impact of technology use on their clients' well-being.
3. Participants will identify two practical strategies to help clients mitigate and reverse the negative effects of technology use.