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Healthy Relationship with Tech KEY POINTS

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Healthy Relationship with Tech KEY POINTS

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1. Being mindful of social media use. Be intentional about using technology. Set a timer to limit screen time to a heathly time frame.

2. It is very important to be aware of the negative impact of over indulging in technology. There are many negative health impacts in humans especially kids. For example, too much screen time can lead to anxiety, technology addiction and medical conditions like diabetes.

3. It is very important to find a balance when it comes to using technology. Teachnology is not something to be afraid of, but consious of apps and other forms of technology are created with hidden agendas that may cause addictions or negative impacts to your wellbeing.

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The following (2-3) resources were really valuable and I will return to them in the future.

1. Dr. Jefferey Gagiliard speaks about how technology impacts adults mental health, normally I see lots of resources and articles about technology impacting adolecent and not so much how it impacts adults. It is important as adults to model a healthy relationship with Technology to our students and children.

2. https://www.commonsense.org/education?campaignid=19594630785&adgroupid=149323262790&adid=645932360543&gclid=CjwKCAjw8-OhBhB5EiwADyoY1fvGy0pLW09GUyQb-fC41WGNOc9cBMwNLRNIDN5QCTkLFx55pkftRhoCFZIQAvD_BwE

I chose to refrence this resources because as educators we need to model what it looks like to have a healthy relationship with technology. The site also carry’s a variety or resources and tips for educators to use in the classroom.

3.  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/09/8-digital-life-skills-all-children-need-and-a-plan-for-teaching-them/

In this resource I learned of 8 digital skills children should know. The article helped me understand what skills I can help my students master or learn more about. As adults we can not assume a student will know how to use tecnology appropiately.

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Establishing Healthy Technology Use Habits as Adults - Mental Health Match

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This article offers some useful tactics to help us maintain a healthier relationship with our technology use.

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After looking through many resources I encountered this resource published by the UCLA Center of Developing Adolescents. Another great source that can help students engage in converstations about Healthy Relationships with technology. We tend to assume students know how to set boundaries with technology, but it is important to really engage in conversations about over usage of technology with adolocents.

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At the 2022 American Psychological Association (APA) Science Summit, National Scientific Council on Adolescence (NSCA) member Dr. Candice Odgers joined a panel of experts, including U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and APA president Dr. Mitch Prinstein, to talk with moderator Soledad O'Brien about youth mental health and digital tech use.

Supporting youth as they navigate the benefits and risks of social media is crucial to influencing youth mental and wellbeing in a positive way. "They're [youth] looking at it and recognizing that they're tethered to something which sometimes makes them feel worse," said Dr. Murthy. "That's not to say that there aren't some benefits to social media. There are some kids who have found communities online, and that's been very powerful for them."

Despite rampant fears over social media use, research paints a more nuanced picture. "We hear a lot of fears about what might be happening," said Candice, "but I think we really need to drill down and understand what IS happening and how they're impacted."

In fact, many young people have positive experiences online. "They're following people that are aligned with them in terms of their values, their culture, their religion, maybe their body type," said Candice.

Additionally, youth are using social media as a means for locating mental health resources. "I think one of the most surprising things for me has been hearing from young people about the amount of times they go online to find out information about mental health themselves," said Candice. Dr. Odgers. "Kids are actually seeking help for mental health problems online."

Adults can help youth amplify the positive aspects of social media. And the early adolescent period-approximately 9- to 12-years-old-is where we should be focusing our efforts to help young people develop a healthy relationship with technology, she said.

"We spend so much time as parents and researcher counting the hours instead of asking, what are they doing? Why are they there? What do they need?" said Candice.

Candice and Mitch offered suggestions for what parents can do to amplify the benefits and decrease the risks of digital technology use for young people:

1. View social media usage from a holistic perspective. Instead of only counting time spent on screens, ask youth what they're doing, why they're online, and what they need.

2. Engage young people in conversation about tech use. Help youth process the information the encounter online by talking about what they see and why they think people choose to post or share certain information.

3. If you have time, go into those online spaces with them. Parents can understand more about young people's experiences by playing Fortnite together, for example.

4. Pay attention to all of the factors that impact wellbeing. Sleep, friends, school, and support all impact youth mental health and wellbeing-make sure you are paying attention to those factors in addition to social media usage.

5. Encourage mindful social media use. Help young people be intentional about using technology by considering what they want to do and how long they expect to be online before they log on.

6. Limit screen time at night to protect sleep.

7. Model the behavior you want to see. Monitor your own screen time usage. Your habits are a model for the young people in your life!

Even with these suggestions, parents' influence over young people's online experiences in limited.

"Too much responsibility is placed on parents," said Candice. "Social media companies and platforms have a responsibility to do some of that safeguarding in terms of content."

Candice pointed out that young people spend more time in digital spaces than in schools in a given week. We invest a lot in ensuring that schools are safe, productive places to be, she said, and we can do the same for digital technology.

For example, technology companies should have mental health experts embedded into their organizations to ensure that their platforms are safe for young adolescents, who are some of their biggest users. These organizations should help support training programs in schools to teach kids about data sharing and how to navigate harmful messages on social media.

"These social media companies, and these devices, they're brilliant," said Mitch. "In the span of 10 years, look what's happened to our entire world? Now, imagine you harness that for good."

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At the 2022 American Psychological Association (APA) Science Summit, National Scientific Council on Adolescence (NSCA) member Dr. Candice Odgers joined a panel of experts, including U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and APA president Dr. Mitch Prinstein, to talk with moderator Soledad O'Brien about youth mental health and digital tech use.

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To create a healthier relationship with tech, for the next week I will:

1. Write a down a purpose of why and how long I will be using technology before using social media, digital tools and applications.

2. Put my Phone away when having conversations with people.

5 days later...

And here's how it went...

1. It went well and decreased my screen time.

2. I was successful and was able to be more present while having conversations.