Digital Dopamine: Exploring the Impact of Technology on the Mental Health of Young People

The impact of technology on the social/emotional development of young people is one of the most discussed topics in the helping professions today. In this session, Dr. Harris explores how some forms of technology can negatively impact the social/emotional development of young people. Dr. Harris will pay specific attention to concepts such as the developmental time thief, validation craving, and the hijacking of the dopamine system.

1.5 CEUs available for Social Workers who attend the live session.
Registration Required.

About our Presenter

Jim Harris, MSW, Ed.D.

Dr. Jim Harris is the Director of Marshall University’s Interdisciplinary Behavioral Health Center and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work. He is also the founder of Opportunities Consulting Services. Dr. Harris brings a diverse background in health and human services, having served as an early interventionist, parent educator, educational consultant, university instructor, and behavioral health therapist.

A TEDx speaker whose talk was selected as an Editor’s Choice video, Dr. Harris has delivered presentations at conferences ranging from local gatherings to international venues on topics such as behavioral intervention, parenting, positive behavior support, trauma-informed practices, and organizational change. Dr. Harris has partnered with both public and private organizations, including the Fred Rogers Company, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Known for his practical and engaging approach to complex topics, Dr. Harris helps audiences better understand human behavior, both their own and that of the people they support.