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ADDICTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND THE IMPACT ON TEENS WITH ADHD

April 19, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

ADDICTIVETECHNOLOGY AND THE IMPACT ON TEENS WITH ADHD
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 1:00 p.m.

Virtual Event
Technology is an inescapable  – andimportant – facet of everyday life for teens. Video games and social mediaallow adolescents to connect with friends, have fun, and learn new ideas. Butfor teens with ADHD, screen use can become addictive and lead them to resistdoing homework or other tasks to stay online. It is important for caregiversand teens to develop strategies for screen use that is balanced and healthy. Inthis webinar, caregivers will learn:

The symptomsof behavioral addictions

How videogames, social media, and technology in general are designed to be addictive,and how this can be particularly problematic for teens with ADHD

Approaches todiscuss and instill healthy gaming and social media use

How toidentify specific tools and treatments to help those struggling withproblematic screen use

Presented byJeremy Edge, LPC, IGDC. To register please visit

https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/video-games-social-media-addiction-teens-adhd/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=webinar_march_2023&utm_content=032023&goal=0_d9446392d6-fa39c40b54-309910758

Thoseregistered will receive a link to the live event and an email with a replaylink after the event. Sponsored by ADDitude
Free

 

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