Why Digital Wellness?
Digital wellness is a term used for understanding how we can use technology in a balanced way - a way that improves our lives rather than making life more difficult or complicated.
Some signs of poor digital wellness include:
Excessive gaming or technology use
Lack of enjoyment during or after using an electronic device
Feeling trapped in “mindless” or “doom” scrolling
Using technology at the expense of engaging in other important things in your life.
Take a look at our resources below! We have resources for families and individuals. If you want more support to increase your digital wellness and create a better relationship with technology, we also have specialists who can help. Check out our team or schedule a consultation.
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Common Sense Media
Family and Community Engagement
Did you know that Common Sense Media has resources for parents and families? Check out their family engagement program and their many resources to help with digital citizenship and empowering parents.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Family Media Plan
Family conflict due to rules around screen time? Consider making a family media plan together to print, post, and follow
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Digital Wellness Institute
Learn about digital flourishing
The DWI has resources to help understand digital wellness, including eight dimensions of “digital flourishing.”
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Problematic Gaming
Southern Utah University
Check out these links from SUU with resources for gaming addiction. Community support groups and oher resources are available.
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ADDitude
Learn more about ADHD and Game Addiction
People with ADHD may be more vulnerable to addictive processes in internet games. Learn more about the link and the signs and symptoms of problematic gaming in Jaremy Edge’s article.