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 additional to exploring the current research, this workshop will:
- Review 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 wish to register for a webinar, please contact Amy Nace at alnace@pmyf.org or call 717-367-1536, ext. 2.
