Behavioral Health On Demand: Mindful Media Use
Behavioral Health On Demand: Mindful Media Use is organized by Beaumont Health.
Release Date: March 09, 2021
Expiration Date: March 09, 2024
Description:
The digital age has revolutionized how we learn, socialize, play, and work. This introductory lecture will examine the concept of "behavioral addictions" applied to internet/smartphone use, explore concerning trends in mental health outcomes associated with technology overuse, and review mindfulness- and values-based interventions to mitigate these effects.
Objectives:
• Explain pros and cons of considering "behavioral addictions" including gambling disorder, Internet gaming disorder, and Internet Addiction as mental disorders.
• Describe trends in mental health outcomes for "digital natives".
• Describe interventions for reversing internet overuse.