For Parents and Educators​

What if the content your teen sees online isn’t just random, but carefully chosen by artificial intelligence to keep them hooked? Why are so many teens struggling with self-worth, anxiety, and sleep issues in the digital age? This talk helps parents and educators unpack how social media, and the powerful AI behind it, shapes the mental health, identity, and emotional wellbeing of teenagers.

We explore why these platforms are so addictive, how they tap into the brain’s reward system, and how algorithms quietly influence what teens believe, feel, and value. With practical tools and insight, you'll learn how to spot early signs of digital distress and support teens in managing screen time, emotional regulation, and self-worth in an AI-saturated world.

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Key Focus Areas

• How social media addiction works and why teens get hooked

• The effects on sleep, self-image, anxiety, and emotional regulation

• Warning signs of unhealthy digital use

• The DOSE approach to feeling better without reaching for a phone

• How AI algorithms shape your teen’s feed—and their feelings

• Understanding the risks of AI influencers, deepfakes, and chatbots

• Digital critical thinking: Teaching teens to question the algorithm

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Taking Back Control: Social Media, Self-Worth, and the Truth About Your Feed

For Teens

This talk opens up a real and relatable conversation about how social media can affect the way you feel about yourself, your body, your sleep, and your relationships. You’ll find out why these platforms are so hard to put down, and how they use artificial intelligence to keep you scrolling. We’ll explore how the algorithm learns what grabs your attention, and how it can start shaping the way you think, feel, and even view yourself.

More importantly, you’ll learn simple ways to take back control of your screen time, protect your mental health, and reconnect with what actually matters in your life. We’ll explore practical ways to feel better, build real confidence, and create space for joy, beyond likes and followers.

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Key Focus Areas

• Why social media is so addictive and what it does to your brain

• How AI and algorithms shape your feed and your feelings

• How it affects your sleep, mood, and how you see yourself

• How to notice when it’s starting to take over

• The DOSE formula to feel good without being online

• Easy ways to set boundaries and get back your time