Digital Addiction: When Screen Time Becomes Too Much
Technology pervades every domain of our current existence. People use screens as fundamental learning tools and communication devices and entertainment platforms.
The Complete Guide to Cyberbullying for Parents and Schools
Many students experience cyberbullying every day which has become a common occurrence in modern schools. The experience of cyberbullying continues beyond school hours because it enters students’ homes thus invading their personal living space.
The Impact of Screen Time on Social Skills
The modern technology environment has made screen time so widespread that it exists everywhere all the time. The digital usage of children and teenagers has reached historic highs because they use smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and laptops for extended periods each day.
Addressing Self-Harm: Understanding and Support
The silent self-harm epidemic among students has become increasingly evident to educational staff throughout the nation’s schools. Students display this behavior through hidden cuts and burns and bruises which serve as expressions of their unbearable emotional distress since they lack better ways to communicate and manage their feelings.
Recognizing Digital Distress in Children
Modern children experience unprecedented levels of digital connectivity which makes it crucial for parents to detect signs of technological overload. Digital distress represents the mental impact technology inflicts on young minds so parents and educators need to take this problem seriously.
Combating the Invasion of Deep Fakes and AI Nudity Apps in Schools: A Call to Educate and Protect
Teachers and administrators being targeted with the rise of deep fakes and AI-generated nudity apps presents a particularly insidious threat we have online. How we react, how we educate and how we support our educational system is of paramount importance.
What is the Halo Effect?
The Halo effect is a broader cognitive bias where our overall impression of a person (often influenced by a single characteristic like appearance) shapes our perceptions of their entire personality or abilities. If someone is seen as attractive, this can “spill over” and make them seem more likable, trustworthy, or capable in other areas, regardless of […]
Should You Leave Social Media? The pros and cons of giving up a perpetual online presence.
Social media platforms like Facebook are such a common part of our lives; scrolling, posting, and “liking” is an integral part of the day. It’s
‘It Terrifies Me’: Clinical Psychologist on Tech Overuse in the Age of AI
EducationWeek: Lisa Strohman, a clinical psychologist who specializes in technology overuse, makes the case that you can track the rise in youth mental health problems
Dr. Lisa Strohman Special to The Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Opinion: Navigating TikTok’s Influence on Young Minds In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, TikTok has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, captivating the