Social Media & Mental Health: Neuroscience, Clinical Risks, and Evidence-Based Interventions

Presented by Dr. Erica Felsenthal, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION - THE  COST IS AN ADDITIONAL $99 for the 2 CE CREDITS

This two-hour training provides a comprehensive, research-informed overview of how social media and digital technology influence cognitive development, emotional health, and clinical presentation across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Dr. Felsenthal integrates current neuroscience, clinical case examples, digital safety research, and legal/ethical frameworks to help clinicians, educators, and school administrators understand the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Topics covered include:

• How social media affects attention, cognitive load, and the developing brain

• Clinical risks including anxiety, depression, suicidality, body image, and tech-related behavioral dysregulation

• Digital harm disparities and vulnerable populations

• Deepfakes, AI-generated content, and emerging safety threats

• California legal and ethical considerations for clinicians

• Evidence-based clinical interventions and behavior-change strategies

• Guidance for parents, schools, and multidisciplinary teams

• Reporting pathways, crisis response, and clinician decision-making

A downloadable handout with references and resources accompanies this program.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION - THE  COST IS AN ADDITIONAL $99 for the 2 CE CREDITS

This program has been approved for 2 hours of Continuing Education credit through the Lifespan Learning Institute.

Please note: Watching this video alone does not automatically provide CE credit.

If you would like to obtain CE credit, including:

• CE instructions

• The required post-test

• Completion documentation and certificate

Please contact Dr. Erica Felsenthal directly at Drericafels@gmail.com or 310-995-9432.

CE processing is handled separately and will be provided individually upon request.

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The material in this video is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the recording date and may evolve as laws and research change.