Recently, iMPACTFUL hosted a significant Courageous Conversation surrounding technology, social media, and their effect on our children's mental learning outcomes, mental health, and safety.
Through this conversation, the iMPACTFUL team and participants gained insight into the obstacles and opportunities we face when discussing these critical topics.
In this event, we covered:
We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our guest speakers, Maurine Molak, Co-Founder of David's Legacy Foundation, Dr Amber Gunner, VP of Education Sales at iMPACTFUL, June Kissel, Head of Education Engagement at iMPACTFUL, and filmmaker and CEO, Scilla Andreen.
If you'd like to learn more about the two Creative Coping Toolkits (CCT) that inspired and fueled this discussion, please see below or consider connecting with an iMPACTFUL team member.
This program in our Creative Coping Toolkit explores the addictiveness of social media and the role and impact of technology in our lives. The film provides easy-to-implement ways to transform our behavior so we can create a healthy balance with our devices—and think about how best to engage thoughtfully and authentically when online.
This program in our Creative Coping Toolkit teaches about the power of connection and resilience to end bullying behavior, both online and in person. This film shows the importance of empathy, self-care, and reflection to transform attitudes and actions. It teaches how to become an ‘upstander’— someone who stands up for others in a kind and compassionate way.
Have you seen the recent New York Times article about The Surgeon General's new mission in adolescent mental health? In a recent interview with the NYT, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that the "hustle culture" and the values this mentality produces are partially to blame for the mental health challenges youths face daily.
This NYT article highlights the relevance and importance of our Creative Coping Toolkit (CCT). We are proud to provide students, educators, and parents with toolkits to bring about a deeper learning, engagement, and impact through expanded programming and support services to help mediate the harmful effects of mental health and provide tools for appropriately tackling challenges in daily life - mental health included.
If you'd like to learn more about our CCT, click HERE!