Join us for a special presentation from Paul Weigle, MD. This lecture will be offered in-person and on Zoom.About this Event
Presented by Paul Weigle, MD
Paul Weigle, MD, is the associate medical director of Natchaug Hospital and an associate professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Medicine. For over 20 years, Dr. Weigle has studied and taught about how screen media habits affect mental health.
About the Event
The rise of smartphones, video games, and social media has doubled the time Americans spend on screen entertainment in recent years. Americans now spend more time online than in any other waking activity. And for a significant minority, excessive engagement in video games, social media, gambling, or pornography can become a behavioral addiction that greatly impacts daily functioning and well-being.
Dr. Weigle will use his clinical expertise and research studies to describe the epidemiology and impact of problematic screen media habits. His workshop will highlight practical, evidence-based assessment and treatment strategies that child and adolescent mental health professionals can use to identify and address behavioral addictions.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the extent of screen media habits
- Differentiate healthy from disordered screen media habits
- Summarize research regarding the epidemiology of problematic internet use, including risk factors, comorbidity, and outcomes
- Apply evidence-based strategies to evaluate and treat problematic screen habits in clinical practice
Disclosures
Dr. Paul Weigle has no relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
About the Visiting Professor Lecture Series
The Child Mind Institute Visiting Professor Lecture Series invites leaders in the field of child and adolescent mental health to talk about the latest research and treatment protocols. All events are open to the public. Continuing medical education (CME) credits for psychiatrists and continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists and social workers are available to registered course participants. Learn more.
Event venue
Child Mind Institute, 215 East 50th Street, New York, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.