Youth in Crisis: Impact of Social Media
Speaker: Kevin Polky
Description: On May 23, 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory warning about the impact that social media is having on the mental health of young people. Youth are reporting higher levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and suicidality than ever before. This workshop is designed for youth, parents and professionals to address this growing crisis. During this workshop, we will discuss parenting styles, Eric Erickson’s developmental stages of growth and how this is impacted by technology and social media. The impact of social media use on academic performance and the mental health of our youth. We will introduce techniques to minimize the negative impact of social media on the family.
Objectives:
– Introduce different parenting styles and the pressures of modern parenting. Introduce and implement Eric Erickson’s development model for children and youth and how social media is having a negative impact on development.
– Impact of social media on our youth academic performance and mental health development.
– Techniques and tips for parents and professionals regarding social media and our youth.