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Professor Nikki Rickard and Dr David Bakker explore the effects of digital technologies on student mental health. They discuss the risks and benefits of apps, gaming, and social media, emphasising the need for balance. With a focus on digital hygiene education and teacher training, they call for a collaborative approach, including young people, in shaping healthier digital environments for students.
Professor Nikki Rickard is a professor of Wellbeing Science in the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne, with a focus on digital mental health and emotional regulation.
Dr David Bakker is a clinical psychologist, researcher and the Founding Director of MoodMission.
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Talking Teaching is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
We’d love to hear your feedback on the series, send your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to [email protected].
This podcast is produced by the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.
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Professor Nikki Rickard and Dr David Bakker explore the effects of digital technologies on student mental health. They discuss the risks and benefits of apps, gaming, and social media, emphasising the need for balance. With a focus on digital hygiene education and teacher training, they call for a collaborative approach, including young people, in shaping healthier digital environments for students.
Professor Nikki Rickard is a professor of Wellbeing Science in the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne, with a focus on digital mental health and emotional regulation.
Dr David Bakker is a clinical psychologist, researcher and the Founding Director of MoodMission.
More information and useful links are available via this link.
Talking Teaching is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
We’d love to hear your feedback on the series, send your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to [email protected].
This podcast is produced by the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne.

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