Key Takeaways:

• The alarming rise in depression, anxiety, and self-harm among youth linked to excessive digital consumption and lack of in-person social interaction

• Practical steps parents can take to create a healthy technology balance and nurture their child's faith

• How Catholic practices like prayer can help children resist the pull of constant digital distraction

• Discerning when digital use has crossed into harmful territory and addressing it without alienating the child

• Orienting technology use towards the Catholic understanding of personal vocation

• Recognizing signs of anxiety in children and responding with empathy and confidence-building

Dr. D'Souza shares research-backed insights and spiritual wisdom to equip parents in fostering resilience and peace in their children amidst the challenges of the digital age.

This conversation is a must for any parent seeking to raise mentally and emotionally healthy kids grounded in the Catholic faith.

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Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy

https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

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