EDCT 5463 - Coping with the Crisis: Mental Health in Digital Age

Delivery Options Distance Learning

Course Description

In this class, we will examine the rising mental health challenges faced by today’s youth, with a focus on how reduced free play and increased screen time contribute to this growing crisis. Through in-depth exploration, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of declining mental health and how they are impacting students. Most importantly, you’ll learn practical steps to help create positive change. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to not only better understand the struggles of today’s youth but also to make a meaningful impact in supporting their mental well-being. Grades K-12

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

Understand the impact of reduced free play and increased screen time on the mental health of today’s youth.
Gain insight into the root causes of declining mental health in children and teenagers, including the role of technology and social media.
Learn practical, evidence-based strategies for addressing and mitigating the negative effects of screen time and fostering healthier habits.
Identify methods for promoting healthy technology use and digital citizenship among students.
Understand the role of educators, parents, and communities in supporting the mental health of today’s youth.
Build confidence in addressing mental health concerns and advocating for changes in school policy or practices to promote student mental health.

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Coping with the Crisis: Mental Health in Digital Age

self-paced

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Distance Learning

Tuition credit (3 units)

$700.00

3 Quarter Credits

Reading List / Textbook

Must Be Purchased Separately:

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Health by Jonathan Haidt.

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT)

Course is self-paced. Completion time: up to one year from date of enrollment.

Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted online through SPU within 7 days of enrollment will receive a 95% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the completion deadline for the course. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.