Beyond the Scroll: Dopamine, Digital Drama and Healthy Habit
About
Join us for an informative evening and opportunity to network with other parents navigating the digital world with their young people. Run by the Middle and Senior School Mental Health Practitioners, these sessions are designed to increase your knowledge and confidence to support your child in this quickly changing landscape.Key takeaways for this session include:
- How dopamine works in the brain and how it’s often misunderstood or misrepresented in media narratives
- Insight into how social media platforms are designed to capture attention and the impact this can have on habit formation and emotional wellbeing
- Overview of current laws and age requirements around youth social media use and what they mean for families
- How to recognise signs of problematic screen use, addictive patterns and withdrawal in teens
- Strategies for talking with teens about online safety, bullying, privacy, digital footprints and respectful online behaviour
Location
St James Staffroom, Holy Cross College
18 Strathmore Parkway, ELLENBROOK WA 6069