The conference addresses the significant time children and adolescents spend on screens, exploring whether social media and smartphones contribute to increased anxiety and depression. Experts will discuss the impact on development, academic performance, and health, providing strategies to enhance positive use and reduce negative effects. The agenda includes keynote sessions and discussions on optimizing digital interactions for youth.
Mental Health Conferences
Hybrid Conference – Youth, Mental Health and Social Media: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities
This hybrid conference, held in Easton, MA, explores the impact of social media on youth mental health, offering strategies to optimize positive use and mitigate negative effects.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: January 28, 2025
Location: Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School
City/State: Easton, Massachusetts
Address: 250 Foundry St., Easton, MA 02375
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc. focuses on providing professional development and resources to educators and community members to promote youth safety and well-being.
Email: bonnie@mpyinc.org
Phone: (781) 587-3409
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | Member Pricing | Free for members |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
Registration begins at 8:15 am, followed by the conference from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm. The event includes keynote speeches and panel discussions.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Michael Rich, M.D., M.P.H.
Director and Founder of Digital Wellness Lab; Co-Director and Founder of CIMAID; Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School.
Maddie Freeman
Founder of NoSo November, a digital wellbeing advocate with a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Colorado Boulder.
Kathleen Mackenzie, Ed.D., LICSW, CMHIMP
Coordinator of Clinical and Behavioral Services, New Bedford Public Schools; Senior Lecturer at Northeastern University.
Susan Reynolds, M.Ed.
Co-Founder of LookUp.live, with over 20 years of experience in academic technology and digital wellbeing.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Continuing Education Units are available for clinical staff through NASW and MaMHCA. CEUs may be given in hourly increments.
Other Links and Information
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