Beyond the Screen: Creating Healthy, Engaged Elementary School Classrooms — Virtual Webinar Tuesday, May 12, 2-3:15 p.m. ET

Beyond the Screen: Creating Healthy, Engaged Elementary School Classrooms — Virtual Webinar Tuesday, May 12, 2-3:15 p.m. ET The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is announcing a virtual webinar based on the recently released fact sheet Beyond the Screen: Creating Healthy, Engaged Elementary School Classrooms. This webinar provides practical strategies to help elementary school teachers, administrators, and school-based health professionals support healthy technology use among students. https://umsystem.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__xnBA1X5Smym9th2VHqOFw?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=700649f35e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_05_01_54&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-700649f35e-167840245#/registration Dr. Kathlyn Elliott from Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School will discuss key concepts related to technology use in children, including the distinction between active and passive screen use and how different types of screen use may affect children’s attention, sleep, and behavior. She will also share research-informed approaches to: Strengthen school providers and families’ understanding of healthy screen routines Promote students’ digital and overall well-being Reduce passive media use