Course outcomes:

This interactive & powerful workshop aims to equip young people and parents/carers with the knowledge and strategies to develop healthier phone habits and reduce their screen time. This will lead to improved mental health, better sleep, enhanced concentration, better relationships with family & friends and greater academic success. We explore the impact of excessive phone use on various aspects of wellbeing and provide practical tools to establish a balanced relationship with technology.

Sample topics covered:

• Understanding the impact of Phones on Mental Health
• The importance of sleep and the roles of phones
• Improving focus and concentration
• Setting boundaries and building positive digital habits
• The Power of Smartphones
• Practical Tips to Help You Stay Safe and Feel Good
• How Can Smartphones Make Us Feel?

For Parents/Carers:

• Understanding the Digital Landscape: A Changing World for Our Children
• The Effects of Technology on Brain Development & Mental Health Neuroplasticity in Childhood
• Practical Tips for Encouraging a Healthy Childhood in the Digital Age