CMHA ROSETOWN is proud to sponsor 20 participants in the upcoming CPRI (Child & Parent Resource Institute) Online Education Event via ZOOM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Screen Time, Sexting & Safety: Promoting Digital Health & Well Being for Children & Families
Presenters:
- Dr. Michelle Panti, Pediatrician, Chair of the Digital Health Task Force for Canadian Paediatric Society
- Dr. Patricia Jordan, Clinical Psychologist, CPRI Inpatient Mental Health Program & a representative from Western University’s Screen Time Challenge
What does it mean for young people to be ‘digitally healthy’ in world of ever-present screens and instant, continuous connectivity to the Internet? This one-day symposium, held during Children’s Mental Health Week 2020, invites parents, caregivers, health professionals, and educators to attend 3 presentations where learners
will be able to:
• Describe the evidence-based risks and potential benefits of digital media use in children and adolescents;
• Describe key recommendations in the new Canadian Paediatric Society statements on screen use in young
children 0-5 years, school-age children and adolescents;
• Counsel families about healthy use of digital screen media in their daily lives
• Describe digital media applications that can support clinical work and safety planning;
• Discuss current issues surrounding child and youth social media use and internet safety;
• Summarize up-to-date statistics related to sexting, cyberbullying
Learners will have the opportunity for small group work and discussion throughout the day to apply the information to the current context.
This workshop is best suited for Physicians, school staff, families, Residential staff
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT CARMEN by FEBRUARY 5th AT carmenl@cmhask.com or (306) 882-1232.