Youth spend a significant amount of time in the digital world, and at increasingly younger ages. The digital world has opened doors to everything from educational opportunities, to meeting and getting to know others, to creating vlogs, blogs and other creative outlets. There has also been a decline in in-person interactions with peers, alongside a sharp rise in mental health issues. How to effectively manage this digital world is key to the mental health and emotional well-being of our youth. In addition to exploring the current research, this workshop will:
- Review of the latest research addressing youth and media diet;
- Look at the mental health aspects of digital speech, including cyberbullying, self-harm and addiction to media;
- Examine the emotional health aspects of digital speech;
- Review the issues of tolerance, decency and understanding;
- Discuss resources that can help develop the mental and physical well-being of youth in the digital world.
If you are interested in registering for one of our webinars, please contact:
Amy Nace
Email: alnace@pmyf.org
Phone: 717-367-1536, ext. 2
