Time:  Jul 15, 2020
Location:  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location:  Virtual
Topics
Mental Health
Social Media
Social Relationships

In the midst of global uncertainty, health concerns, lockdowns and social unrest, Children and Screens held the #AskTheExperts webinar “Coping with Screens: What Parents Need to Know About Technology and Mental Health” on July 15th, 2020 at 12:00pm ET via Zoom to address the unprecedented mental health crisis affecting many children and teens. 

Under the expert moderation of esteemed child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Paul Mitrani, an interdisciplinary panel of experts discussed cutting-edge research and provided clinical advice to help families understand and manage the ongoing crisis. During this live discussion and Q&A, panelists talked to parents about how to support their children to have a mentally healthy summer and school year.

Speakers

  • Paul Mitrani, MD

    Clinical Director; Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Child Mind Institute
    Moderator

  • Tracy Asamoah, MD

    Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; Life Coach

  • Sarah E. Domoff, PhD

    Clinical Child Psychologist; Expert; Director Children's Media Use and Problematic Media Use in Adolescents; The Family Health Lab, Central Michigan University

  • Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza, PsyD

    Clinical Psychologist; President; Co-Author DBT in Schools, LLC; DBT STEPS: A Social Emotional Learning Curriculum

Video and Resources

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