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

Podcast with leading experts, important issues, practical advice on anything and everything to do with the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

Podcast with leading experts, important issues, practical advice on anything and everything to do with the mental health and wellbeing of young people.