Christopher Fasano, Ph.D.
Christopher Fasano, Ph.D.
Episode 125 “Are We the Problem?”
Episode 125 “Are We the Problem?”
Episode 125 “Are We the Problem?”
Saturday 2nd December 2023
Dr. Fasano explores the impact of adult smartphone addiction on children's mental health, urging parents to reflect on their own tech habits.
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Christopher Fasano, Ph.D.
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Fasano challenges the perception of smartphone usage solely as a children's issue and explores its implications for adults
- Insightful data from a study on parent smartphone use prompts introspection into individual habits
- Dr. Fasano encourages listeners to contemplate their own smartphone usage and its potential impact on their children's behaviour and mental health
- The episode urges parents to consider their role in shaping their children's relationship with technology
- Through engaging storytelling and scientific evidence, Dr. Fasano prompts introspection, challenging parents to consider their role in shaping their children's relationship with technology
Is it us? How much are we contributing to the usage of cell phones and things like that by our own behaviors? And that is what I hope this episode provokes and gets everyone thinking about.
Ever caught yourself scrolling through your phone while telling your kids to put theirs away? Dr. Christopher Fasano dives into this very paradox in episode 125 of 'The Better Mental Health Show'. With his unique blend of storytelling and scientific insight, Dr. Fasano challenges parents to take a hard look at their own smartphone habits. Are we, the adults, actually fueling the very addiction we worry about in our children?
This episode doesn't just point fingers; it offers a mirror for self-reflection. Dr. Fasano presents compelling data on how our constant phone use might be impacting our kids' mental health. He shares relatable anecdotes and thought-provoking questions that make you rethink your relationship with technology. If you're a parent worried about screen time, this episode is a must-listen. It's an eye-opener that might just change how you view your own tech habits—and how they affect your family.