Breaking the Tech Spell: Restoring Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age

Phones, social media, and constant connectivity are driving an epidemic of youth mental health concerns, from rising anxiety and depression to attention challenges and social struggles. This session explores what the research actually shows about technology’s impact on young people and exposes the engagement engineering designed to keep them hooked. Participants will leave with practical strategies to help schools, families, and students set developmentally appropriate boundaries with technology that protect youth mental health while embracing technology’s potential for connection, creativity, and learning.