What is the “social brain”? (Hint: it’s the network of brain regions behind complex social interactions, recognizing others, and their mental states.) When and how does it develop across childhood, and what factors play into this development? How does modern screen use impact the social brain in early childhood, adolescence, and beyond?
Children and Screens’ #AskTheExperts webinar “The Social Brain on Screens” was held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 12pm ET via Zoom. An interdisciplinary panel of neuroscientists, psychologists, and psychiatrists explored the functions of the social brain in childhood, what these interconnected neural networks require for healthy functioning, and what strategies parents might consider around infant and youth screen use in order to encourage healthy social development.
Speakers
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Moriah Thomason, PhD
Barakett Associate Professor and Director of Pediatric Neuroimaging; Vice Chair for ResearchModerator
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Eva Telzer, PhD
Co-Director; Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
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Shimi Kang, MD, FRCPC
Psychiatrist; Best-selling author of The Tech Solution; Clinical Associate Professor
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Georgene Troseth, PhD
Professor of Psychology
