Advanced Certificate Teen Tech Addiction: Connected Systems

• Understanding Teen Tech Addiction: An overview of teen tech addiction, its causes, and effects. This unit will cover the definition of tech addiction, how it differs from normal technology usage, and the warning signs of addiction.
• Connected Systems and Teen Tech Addiction: This unit will explore the relationship between connected systems and teen tech addiction. It will cover topics such as social media, online gaming, and smartphone use.
• Prevalence and Demographics of Teen Tech Addiction: In this unit, students will learn about the prevalence of teen tech addiction and the demographics of those affected. This will include information on how gender, age, and other factors can influence the likelihood of addiction.
• Assessment and Diagnosis of Teen Tech Addiction: This unit will cover the various methods used to assess and diagnose teen tech addiction. It will include information on the different screening tools and diagnostic criteria used by mental health professionals.
• Treatment and Recovery from Teen Tech Addiction: In this unit, students will learn about the various treatment options available for teen tech addiction. This will include information on therapy, medication, and support groups.
• Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Teen Tech Addiction: This unit will explore the various strategies that can be used to prevent and intervene in cases of teen tech addiction. It will cover topics such as digital literacy, parental controls, and healthy technology use.
• Ethical and Legal Considerations in Teen Tech Addiction: This unit will examine the ethical and legal considerations surrounding teen tech addiction. It will cover topics such as privacy, consent, and the role of technology companies in addressing addiction.
• Research and Emerging Trends in Teen Tech Addiction: In this final unit, students will learn about the latest research and emerging trends in teen tech addiction. This will include information on new technologies, treatments, and policy developments.

By covering these essential units, this advanced certificate program will