Park Rapids Community Panels: The Impact of Phones and Screens on Youth

Topic: Youth, Mental Health and Phones
The Community Panels will explore various challenges related to phone and screen time such as:
○ Investigating the tangible effects of phone usage on adolescent brain development and function.
○ Addressing the growing issues of technology addiction and its role in anxiety disorders among teens.
○ Exploring proactive measures that can be taken by parents, educators, and communities.
○ Discussing the utility and ethical considerations of various phone monitoring applications.

Date: Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Park Rapids HS Auditorium
Speaker: Ellie Anderson
Panel Members will include representatives from:
● Mental Health Providers
● Law Enforcement
● School Administration
● Social Services

You may also like the following events from Hubbard in Prevention Coalition:

• This month, 25th September, 06:00 pm, Nevis Community Panels: The Impact of Phones and Screens on Youth in Nevis
• Next month, 14th October, 12:00 pm, Coffee Talks (October) Bullying Prevention Month Part 1 in Park Rapids
• This November, 11th November, 12:00 pm, Coffee Talks (October) Bullying Prevention Pt 2 in Fertile

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Park Rapids.