A Psychologist’s Perspective on Screen Addiction with Tom Heidrich (#178)
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Today, Mandee interviews Tom Heidrich, a ScreenStrong Ambassador from Brisbane, Australia. Tom recently completed a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and is registered as a fully licensed psychologist in Australia. His specialized areas encompass anxiety and depression, parenting and attachment, relationships, sexuality, and identity, as well as resilience and self-esteem. Mandee and Tom delve into the pressing issue of screen addiction among children, shedding light on how societal norms and culture are yet to catch up with the profound impact screens have on the younger generation. Drawing from his firsthand experiences and intimate understanding of the field, Tom imparts invaluable insights and encouragement for parents seeking to navigate their individual screen journeys. Support the show______________________________________________________ Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast to help spread the word. Stay Strong! Start your ScreenStrong Journey today! Become a Connect Member to get access to our exclusive online forum, LIVE webinars with medical experts, and the entire ScreenStrong library of videos, audio clips, interviews, e-books, handouts, and more! Our ScreenStrong Student Course is NOW AVAILABLE! Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador! ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations Gabb Wireless—Smartphone Replacement (use code STRONG for discount) Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount) ______________________________________________________ Production Team: Host: Melanie Hempe Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin
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