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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 54 MIN

Kids, Screens & Mental Wellness in a Digital World

from ROCK Talk: The Telehealth ROCKS Podcast · host Telehealth ROCKS

Host Julie welcomes Trish Backman, School Mental Health Coordinator for the Kansas State Department of Education, for a conversation about children, screen time, and mental wellness. Drawing on her experience as both a professional and a parent, Trish explores how screen use can affect kids' social and emotional development. She shares practical strategies for families and highlights encouraging success stories from schools taking bold steps to reclaim real human connection — reminding listeners that change starts with one conversation at a time. 

Host Julie welcomes Trish Backman, School Mental Health Coordinator for the Kansas State Department of Education, for a conversation about children, screen time, and mental wellness. Drawing on her experience as both a professional and a parent, Trish explores how screen use can affect kids' social and emotional development. She shares practical strategies for families and highlights encouraging success stories from schools taking bold steps to reclaim real human connection — reminding listen...

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