Main description:

Can moderated screen time actually have a positive impact on young people's mental health?

With over 30 expert contributors spanning a range of disciplines including psychology, education and communications, as well as young people's own perspectives, this book dispels some of the myths that surround young people's use of digital media and covers important topics ranging from safeguarding, to digital citizenship and the fear of missing out.

Using reflective activities, practical tips and evidence-based research, this book will help you find out informed ways social and digital media can be used beneficially, providing vital understanding to anyone studying child and adolescent mental health.

Contents:

PART I: DIGITAL MEDIA AND CHILD MENTAL HEALTH: DEFINING TERMS AND IDENTIFYING RELEVANT ISSUES
Chapter 1: Children, Childhood and Child Development
Chapter 2: Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Chapter 3: An Introduction to Digital Media
Chapter 4: Risk, Resilience and Vulnerability
PART II: THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL MEDIA
Chapter 5: Exploring the Positive Impact on Mental Health - The Rhetoric of 'The Good'
Chapter 6: Exploring the Potential Risks to Mental Health: The Rhetoric of 'The Bad'
Chapter 7: Exploring the Negative Side of Digital Media - The Rhetoric of 'The Ugly'
Chapter 8: Exploring When Digital Media Impacts on Mental Health - The Rhetoric of 'The Ugly' Continued
PART III: PRACTICAL IDEAS FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS
Chapter 9: The Role of Parents and Caregivers
Chapter 10: The Role of Schools in Mental Health and Digital Media
Chapter 11: The Role of Mental Health and Other Related Services
Chapter 12: Conclusions