UNDERSTANDING SCREEN ADDICTION IN TEENS
Thursday, July 3rd 6:00pm-8:00pm. Charles Sturt University Lecture Theatre, Port Macquarie

Proudly hosted by headspace Port Macquarie in partnership with Charles Sturt University, Understanding Screen Addiction in Teens is designed for parents, carers and those who work with youth including health professionals & educators, who want to understand the impacts that screen and gaming use can have on the brain, how it may look in teens and some practical strategies for support.

Facilitated by Dr Wayne Warburton, a Professor of Developmental Psychology at Macquarie University and a registered psychologist, Wayne brings a wealth of knowledge to the event - that you don't want to miss!

He is co-author of the books Growing Up Fast and Furious and The Importance of Media Literacy and is a renowned speaker who has worked with parents and professionals over the last 20 years, particularly around issues related to media use and behavioural addictions such as screen disorders and problem gambling.

His work and his RES@T-A Australia program were the subject of a touching Australian Story on the ABC that followed two teen boys with a screen disorder through the intervention program (March 6, 2023; www.iview.abc.net.au)

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EVENT DETAILS

The session will be informative and interactive, supporting attendees to learn more about the neuroscience of addiction in teenagers with a focus on gaming and screen addiction.

It will cover:
• The teenage brain and addiction
• Effects of screen use on the brain and on teenage development
• What are behavioural addictions and what do they look like?
• The brain, trauma and addictive predisposition
• Who is most at risk?
• Persuasive design: How screen and gambling products addict users
• Advice on how to manage teens at risk.

There will be an opportunity post session for any questions you may have.
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FREE TO ATTEND

Bookings essential as theatre capacity is limited. Your free ticket includes session entry and light refreshments. If interested in learning, teenagers/students are also welcome to attend.

Any questions or enquiries contact Jules Jamieson: headspaceCE@each.com.au
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This event is proudly coordinated by the headspace Family Reference Group (FRG), a group of volunteers made up of parents and community members who assist service delivery by making headspace a family inclusive practice. As a collective, they identified a need for this type of education in our community, and have advocated behind the scenes to bring it to life!

Want to join our headspace Family Reference Group or learn more ? Visit our website here