In our latest blog, Mark O'Brien, HMC Public Affairs Officer (Scotland), explores the rising concerns around childrenâs mental health in a hyper-connected world. đ Read the full blog to learn more and discover how HMC schools are making a real impact:
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Drawing on insights from psychologist Jonathan Haidtâs The Anxious Generation, Mark explores how constant exposure to smartphones, paired with increasingly risk-averse parenting, is shaping an anxious, digitally dependent generation.
But itâs not all doom and gloom â many schools are already taking practical, proportionate steps to shift the tide. đ
đľ Introducing phone-free school environments
đŽOffering structured alternatives to screen time
đ§ Embedding digital literacy and wellbeing education into the curriculum
âď¸Sharing toolkits and resources through initiatives like HMCâs Tech Control campaign, in partnership with Digital Awareness UK
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From lesson plans to video content, HMC is equipping schools with the tools they need to support pupils â and help them regain control over their digital lives. See resources here:
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đ Itâs clear: educators, parents, tech companies and governments all have a part to play.
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