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Parenting in the Digital Age

presented by Nationwide Children's Hospital

Dr. Anne Dawson will explore the changing trends in technology and the impact on children's mental health. She will discuss the latest research, potential risks, and healthier digital habits.

Dr. Anne Dawson, a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will explore the changing trends in technology use among children and the impact of screen time- and more specifically social media- on children's mental health. She will discuss the latest research, potential risks, and recommendations for changing the tide by creating healthier digital habits.

Bio

Anne Dawson, Ph.D. is a pediatric psychology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and clinical assistant professor at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. She received her doctoral degree at Ohio University, where her research centered largely on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and her dissertation focused on the social media/Internet use of teens with ADHD. She has continued to provide education about social media use in her current job and affiliation with The Kids Mental Health Foundation/On Our Sleeves. Dr. Dawson’s primary clinical focus is working with children impacted by kidney disease.

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