In this episode, host Dr Brad Marshall speaks with Darwin GP Dr Mick Tong about young people’s screen use and its place in education. They discuss learning, development and health, and consider how schools might weigh technology’s benefits against the value of other experiences:
Weigh technology’s benefits against its impact on learning
Consider the role of hands-on experiences in development
Hear a GP’s perspective on screen-related concerns
Explore screen use, sleep, behaviour and physical symptoms
Consider why some schools are limiting classroom technology

Expert: Dr Mick Tong, GP

In this episode, host&nbsp;Dr Brad Marshall speaks with Darwin GP Dr Mick Tong about young people&rsquo;s screen use and its place in education. They discuss learning, development and health, and consider how schools might weigh technology&rsquo;s benefits against the value of other experiences:
<ul>
<li>Weigh technology&rsquo;s benefits against its impact on learning</li>
<li>Consider the role of hands-on experiences in development</li>
<li>Hear a GP&rsquo;s perspective on screen-related concerns</li>
<li>Explore screen use, sleep, behaviour and physical symptoms</li>
<li>Consider why some schools are limiting classroom technology</li>
</ul>
Expert: Dr Mick Tong, GP

Should schools unplug? What a GP sees in young people and screen time - Part 1

In Part 2 of this episode, Dr Brad Marshall and Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman reflect on what they’re seeing in children’s development and the changing role of play and technology:
Notice where children may need support with social communication
Learn how to make space for flexible, unstructured play
Understand ways to encourage turn-taking, negotiation and conversation repair
Use children’s interests to invite new kinds of play
How online interaction can lead to real-world connection

Host: Dr Brad Marshall | Time: 42 mins
Expert: Meggen Tidyman, Speech Pathologist 

In Part 2 of this episode, Dr Brad Marshall and Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman reflect on what they&rsquo;re seeing in children&rsquo;s development and the changing role of play and technology:
<ul>
<li data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Notice where children may need support with social communication</li>
<li>Learn how to make space for flexible, unstructured play</li>
<li>Understand ways to encourage turn-taking, negotiation and conversation repair</li>
<li>Use children&rsquo;s interests to invite new kinds of play</li>
<li>How online interaction can lead to real-world connection</li>
</ul>
Host: Dr Brad Marshall | Time: 42 mins Expert: Meggen Tidyman, Speech Pathologist&nbsp;

What screens are replacing: A conversation about young children’s development - Part 2

In this episode, Paediatric Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman joins host Dr Brad Marshall to discuss how early screen use is affecting kids’ language and development, and how GPs can help families find better balance:


Explore how screen time affects language, emotional regulation, and social development


Understand the gap between knowledge gained from screens and real-world communication skills


Learn why device-free mealtimes are important for connection and communication


Recognise how parental screen use can impact a child’s communication development


Gain practical strategies to reduce screen time and encourage family interaction

Host: Dr Brad Marshall | Time: 30 mins
Expert: Meggen Tidyman, Speech Pathologist 

In this episode, Paediatric Speech Pathologist Meg Tidyman joins host Dr Brad Marshall to discuss how early screen use is affecting kids&rsquo; language and development, and how GPs can help families find better balance:
<ul>
<li>
Explore how screen time affects language, emotional regulation, and social development
</li>
<li>
Understand the gap between knowledge gained from screens and real-world communication skills
</li>
<li>
Learn why device-free mealtimes are important for connection and communication
</li>
<li>
Recognise how parental screen use can impact a child&rsquo;s communication development
</li>
<li>
Gain practical strategies to reduce screen time and encourage family interaction
</li>
</ul>
Host: Dr Brad Marshall | Time: 30 mins Expert: Meggen Tidyman, Speech Pathologist&nbsp;

What screens are replacing: A conversation about young children’s development - Part 1

In this episode:
Many children experience the loss of someone significant, yet this is often overlooked 
Grief in children may show up as anger, behavioral issues, or physical symptoms rather than verbally
Ways to promote language that supports adaptation instead of avoidance
Approaches for normalising grief experiences, and encouraging re-engagement with social and pleasant activities

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Professor Sarah Egan, Discipline of Psychology, enAble Institute and School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Many children experience the loss of someone significant, yet this is often overlooked&nbsp;</li>
<li>Grief in children may show up as anger, behavioral issues, or physical symptoms rather than verbally</li>
<li>Ways to promote language that supports adaptation instead of avoidance</li>
<li>Approaches for normalising grief experiences, and encouraging re-engagement with social and pleasant activities</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths
Guest: Professor Sarah Egan, Discipline of Psychology, enAble Institute and School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences

Supporting children and adolescents experiencing grief and loss

In this episode:
Mental health assessments may be overlooking key struggles
Limited internal dialogue can quietly intensify anxiety and emotional dysregulation in young people facing communication challenges
Transition to high school dramatically amplifies the academic and social pressures
New intervention approaches are uncovering how teaching the language of emotion can unlock better coping and self-advocacy for vulnerable teens

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Professor Mark Boyes, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Curtin University; Co-Lead, Mental Health Research Domain, Curtin enAble Institute, Academic Editor, PeerJ; Editorial Board Member, Dyslexia and Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Mental health assessments may be overlooking key struggles</li>
<li>Limited internal dialogue can quietly intensify anxiety and emotional dysregulation in young people facing communication challenges</li>
<li>Transition to high school dramatically amplifies the academic and social pressures</li>
<li>New intervention approaches are uncovering how teaching the language of emotion can unlock better coping and self-advocacy for vulnerable teens</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths
Guest:&nbsp;Professor Mark Boyes, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Curtin University; Co-Lead, Mental Health Research Domain, Curtin enAble Institute, Academic Editor, PeerJ; Editorial Board Member, Dyslexia and Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

Socioemotional wellbeing of children with language and literacy difficulties

In this episode:
Adolescents and young children in a technology dependent world
Is there a link between mental illness and technology?
Effects of over-exposure to screen time in young people
Emerging behaviours and changes in teens and adolescents
Practical advice for parents, carers and teachers for mobile phone usage

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Dr Rachael Sharman, Senior Lecturer; Psychology, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Adolescents and young children in a technology dependent world</li>
<li>Is there a link between mental illness and technology?</li>
<li>Effects of over-exposure to screen time in young people</li>
<li>Emerging behaviours and changes in teens and adolescents</li>
<li>Practical advice for parents, carers and teachers for mobile phone usage</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths
Guest: Dr Rachael Sharman, Senior Lecturer; Psychology, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Virtual Autism - Technology and the developing brain of young people

In this episode:
Mental health and our relationship with food in a post-COVID era
Raising the issue with someone you suspect has an eating disorder
How to support someone who denies having the condition and is reluctant to accept help
Managing emotions in someone with an eating disorder

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: DrKaren Spielman, Primary Care Mental Health Advisor, General Practitioner, Paddington Family Practice and Inside Out Institute

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Mental health and our relationship with food in a post-COVID era</li>
<li>Raising the issue with someone you suspect has an eating disorder</li>
<li>How to support someone who denies having the condition and is reluctant to accept help</li>
<li>Managing emotions in someone with an eating disorder</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths
Guest: Dr Karen Spielman, Primary Care Mental Health Advisor, General Practitioner, Paddington Family Practice and Inside Out Institute

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Eating disorders in young people

Attention as a super skill

Impact of rapid tech growth

How effective is multi-tasking?

In this episode:
Why is 'attention' a super-skill?
Experiencing rapid growth in technology in recent years, how has this effected young people (i.e distractions, attention-span, reliance)?
How effective is multi-tasking in a digital space?
Computer gaming overuse
Digital strategies and recommendations for families and young people

Host: James Driver, Psychotherapist, Black Dog Psychotherapy and Counselling

Guest: Dr Kristy Goodwin, Digital Wellbeing and Neuro-productivity Speaker, Author and Researcher

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Why is 'attention' a super-skill?</li>
<li>Experiencing rapid growth in technology in recent years, how has this effected young people (i.e distractions, attention-span, reliance)?</li>
<li>How effective is multi-tasking in a digital space?</li>
<li>Computer gaming overuse</li>
<li>Digital strategies and recommendations for families and young people</li>
</ul>
Host: James Driver, Psychotherapist, Black Dog Psychotherapy and Counselling
Guest: Dr Kristy Goodwin, Digital Wellbeing and Neuro-productivity Speaker, Author and Researcher

Attention: The super-skill in a digitally distracted world

The contents in this podcast may be distressing or triggering for some. Please see below for support hotlines if this raises issues for yourself or someone that you know

In this episode:
'Red' and 'green' flags in relationships
Understanding the area surrounding consent
How to provide support to a young person when they have been sexually harmed

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Tara Hunter, Director of Client and Clinical Services, Full Stop Australia



If this article has raised issues for you, or if you’re concerned about someone you know, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line – 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Additional helplines available:
24-hour Emergency Accommodation helpline on 1800 800 588
Safe At Home helpline on 1800 633 937
National Violence and Abuse Trauma Counselling and Recovery Service on 1800 FULLSTOP (1800 385 578). They also have a specific line for the LGBTIQA+ community called the Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline on 1800 497 212
SHE (free and confidential counselling and support) on 6278 9090
Sexual Assault Support Services on 6231 1811, or after hours 6231 1817
Family Violence Crisis and Support Service on 1800 608 122
Bravehearts – Sexual Assault Support for Children on 1800 BRAVE 1

The contents in this podcast may be distressing or triggering for some. Please see below for support hotlines if this raises issues for yourself or someone that you know
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>'Red' and 'green' flags in relationships</li>
<li>Understanding the area surrounding consent</li>
<li>How to provide support to a young person when they have been sexually harmed</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths
Guest: Tara Hunter, Director of Client and Clinical Services, Full Stop Australia
 
If this article has raised issues for you, or if you’re concerned about someone you know, call <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14 or <a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/">Kids Helpline</a> on 1800 55 1800.
The National Sexual Assault, Family &amp; Domestic Violence Counselling Line – 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Additional helplines available:
<ul>
<li>24-hour Emergency Accommodation helpline on 1800 800 588</li>
<li>Safe At Home helpline on 1800 633 937</li>
<li>National Violence and Abuse Trauma Counselling and Recovery Service on 1800 FULLSTOP (1800 385 578). They also have a specific line for the LGBTIQA+ community called the Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline on 1800 497 212</li>
<li>SHE (free and confidential counselling and support) on 6278 9090</li>
<li>Sexual Assault Support Services on 6231 1811, or after hours 6231 1817</li>
<li>Family Violence Crisis and Support Service on 1800 608 122</li>
<li>Bravehearts – Sexual Assault Support for Children on 1800 BRAVE 1 </li>
</ul>

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Preventing sexual violence

In this episode:
Tracking and intruding on relationships via technology
Password protection advice
Protecting devices and accounts
What to do if you believe you've been hacked, and how to prevent it

Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths

Guest: Brett Lee, Founder of Internet Safe Education, Speaker and Author, Former Queensland Police Detective, Child Exploitation

In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tracking and intruding on relationships via technology</li>
<li>Password protection advice</li>
<li>Protecting devices and accounts</li>
<li>What to do if you believe you've been hacked, and how to prevent it</li>
</ul>
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Creator of Learning Strengths
Guest: Brett Lee, Founder of Internet Safe Education, Speaker and Author, Former Queensland Police Detective, Child Exploitation

The GN podcast with Andrew Fuller: Internet safety for young people - Part 2

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