Join Rev. Meg Procopio for a book study about how the impact of smartphone and social media has impacted adolescent mental health. In Jonathon Haidt's The Anxious Generation he argues that the shift from flip phones to smartphones between 2010 and 2015, coupled with a decline in face-to-face interactions and childhood play, has led to increased mental distress in teenagers.
The book explores how this technology-driven change disrupts development through sleep deprivation, social deprivation, cognitive fragmentation, and addiction. It blends ancient wisdom with modern research to highlight these issues and advocate for change.
Schedule:
- Sep. 22 at 5:00 pm: Expert panel and introduction
- Sep. 29 at 5:00 pm: Discussion on how phones and technology have replaced play in childhood
- Oct. 6 at 5:00 pm: Impact of phones and technology on childhood
- Oct. 20 at 5:00 pm: Conversation with students on technology and relationships
Facilitators:
- Blaine Crosland: Pediatrician and mom of four
- Hillary Coslick: LCSW with 15+ years in youth mental health and mom of twins
- Sarah Daniel: Neuroscience PhD and science communication consultant and mom of two
- Hope Treece: Student-athlete coach and mom of three
You can purchase the book from the church for $20.00 or it’s available on Amazon here.
Child Care:
By reservation only. Contact Beth Parr at bparr@iohumc.com by the Tuesday before each class. Child care includes infants through 4th grade and light supper will be provided. Fifth graders can join God Squad, and older students are invited to Ignite.
For questions email mprocopio@iohumc.com.