The Psychology of Tech (with Dr. Lisa Strohman)

In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Strohman discusses the intersection of technology and child psychology, focusing on the implications of gaming, social media, and educational technology on children's safety and mental health. She emphasizes the need for parents to be proactive in understanding the risks associated with these platforms and advocates for educational programs that empower youth to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. We cover a ton of topics including; screens at school, gaming, smartphone use, screen time recommendations, smart watches, tech addiction and more. Connect with Dr. Lisa on her website. Resources mentioned in the episode: Hindenberg Research on Roblox QR code for free books (visit scrolling2death.com/podcast and click on the episode with Dr. Lisa Strohman) Tree Octopus Cell phone study by London School of Economics Digital Citizen Academy About Dr. Lisa Strohman Dr. Lisa Strohman is a clinical psychologist, attorney, and author who is serving as a testifying expert for the federal multidistrict litigation against Google, Meta, TikTok, SnapChat, and Bytedance. She is recognized as a specialist on the intersection of psychology and technology (especially social media), and she is the founder of Digital Citizen Academy--one of the first organizations to focus on eliminating issues such as cyber-bullying, child luring, sextortion, and suicide through prevention and diversion programs, events, and resources. Dr. Strohman is also a mother of two teens, and is the author of Unplug: Raising Kids In A Technology Addicted World and Digital Distress: Growing Up Online. She has appeared on many different television and radio programs, such as CNN, Brian Kilmeade’s radio show, Fox News, and ABC’s Eyewitness News, and has been cited in many publications, including Popular Science, Mashable, and the Denver Post.