SCREEN TIME & DIGITAL ADDICTION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS SEMINAR - 11 & 12 SEPTEMBER 2019
SEMINAR PROGRAM / TIMES:
Wednesday, 11 September 2019:
07:30 – 08:20 Registration
08:20 – 08:30 Welcome & Introduction
08:30 – 10:00 The Neuroscience of digital addiction in children – Screen time and the effects on the brain functioning of the
developing child
10:00 – 10:30 Refreshment & Expo Break
10:30 – 11:30 Behavioural Addiction vs. substance addiction – Similarities, differences and correlations.
11:30 – 12:30 Digital Burnout - the invisible threat of chronic gaming
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch & Expo
13:30 – 15:00 Screen time and the risk of self-harm in children – The link with anhedonia and psychiatric conditions in children
and adolescents.
15:00 – 15:30 Refreshment & Expo Break
15:30 – 16:45 Chronic internet availability – The role social media plays in children falling victim to online predators
Thursday, 12 September 2019:
07:30 – 08:30 Registration
08:30 – 10:00 Children’s exposure to online pornography in the digital era
10:00 – 10:30 Refreshment break
10:30 – 12:00 The management of digital media in schools – Policies, guidelines and the protection of underage learners
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 Digital multitasking and parenting in a high-tech world - How to digitally detox parents and their children
15:00 – 15:30 Refreshments
15:30 – 16:30 Ethical considerations and practical applications of technology in therapy
16:30 - 16:45 Thank You's & Goodbyes / Certificates
07:30 – 08:20 Registration
08:20 – 08:30 Welcome & Introduction
08:30 – 10:00 The Neuroscience of digital addiction in children – Screen time and the effects on the brain functioning of the
developing child
10:00 – 10:30 Refreshment & Expo Break
10:30 – 11:30 Behavioural Addiction vs. substance addiction – Similarities, differences and correlations.
11:30 – 12:30 Digital Burnout - the invisible threat of chronic gaming
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch & Expo
13:30 – 15:00 Screen time and the risk of self-harm in children – The link with anhedonia and psychiatric conditions in children
and adolescents.
15:00 – 15:30 Refreshment & Expo Break
15:30 – 16:45 Chronic internet availability – The role social media plays in children falling victim to online predators
Thursday, 12 September 2019:
07:30 – 08:30 Registration
08:30 – 10:00 Children’s exposure to online pornography in the digital era
10:00 – 10:30 Refreshment break
10:30 – 12:00 The management of digital media in schools – Policies, guidelines and the protection of underage learners
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 Digital multitasking and parenting in a high-tech world - How to digitally detox parents and their children
15:00 – 15:30 Refreshments
15:30 – 16:30 Ethical considerations and practical applications of technology in therapy
16:30 - 16:45 Thank You's & Goodbyes / Certificates
Expert Panel of Presenters:
Dr. Claire Lownie - Psychiatrist
Nicola Arend - Forensic Psychologist
Sorika de Swardt - Specialist Social Worker
Dr. Ian Opperman - Clinical Psychologist
Cindy van Wyk - Clinical Neuropsychologist
Hannes Wessels - Educational Psychologist
Nicola Arend - Forensic Psychologist
Sorika de Swardt - Specialist Social Worker
Dr. Ian Opperman - Clinical Psychologist
Cindy van Wyk - Clinical Neuropsychologist
Hannes Wessels - Educational Psychologist
