(WEBINAR) The Online Mind: How Digital Spaces Shape Youth Mental Health August 5, 2026

*Participants MUST register using their DBHIDS Learning Hub username/email

*Participants MUST register themselves for training sessions. Employers should NOT register staff for any training

 

Session Date: August 5, 2026

Registration Deadline: August 3, 2026

Registration Status: Open

Instructor: Deborah McCoy

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(WEBINAR) The Online Mind: How Digital Spaces Shape Youth Mental Health

 

Price: 
At no cost

This training runs from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

CE/CEU Type: SW, IACET, APA # of CE/CEU's: 3.0 CE's    0.3 IACET CEU's

About This Course

In today’s connected world, the digital environment is a central part of youth identity, relationships, and daily life. Social media, gaming, and online communities can foster creativity and connection—but they can also lead to stress, anxiety, isolation, and self-comparison. Their digital environment can have a profound influence on the developing mind and mental health of young people. During the workshop we will examine current research on the psychological and relational impacts of the digital engagement, discuss emerging trends in online behavior, and review strategies and resources to better support youth navigating the pressures and possibilities of the online world.

Learning Objectives: 

• Participants will identify the ways in which digital spaces influence youth mental health, including both risk and protective factors.
• Attendees will look at the signs of digital overload, online stress, and social media–related distress among youth.
• Participants will examine the connections between online behavior, self-esteem, identity development, and emotional well-being.
• Attendees will review strategies and resources to promote healthy digital habits and resilience in youth across school and agency settings.

Intended Audience: 

Educators, school staff, & behavioral health provider agency staff.

Instructional Level: 

Introductory

Completion Requirements: 

Participants must attend the entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within the 7 days of training to receive credits and a certificate. All CEU certificates and certificates of attendance will be received through the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Once you have completed your evaluation you will have access to your CEU or Certificate of Attendance through your DBHIDS Learning Hub Account.

Credit Statements:

BHTEN is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. 
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BHTEN offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.  BHTEN is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for this program.
(0.3 CEU = 3.0 Training Hours)

3.0 CE credit hours for Psychologists awarded.  BHTEN is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  BHTEN maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Behavioral Health Training and Education Network BHTEN, #1779, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/22/25-9/22/28. Social workers completing this course receive 3.0 General continuing education credits.

*Participants MUST register using their DBHIDS Learning Hub username/email

*Participants MUST register themselves for training sessions. Employers should NOT register staff for any training