Raising Our Gifted Children with Sara Troy and Professor Selena Bartlett, on air from April 9th
The driving force behind my work is the urgent crisis of children’s mental health crisis and safety online in 2024, a concern that disrupts my sleep and ignites a deep sense of emergency within me. The realisation that in 2024, our children are not safe anywhere on-line has propelled me into action. Disturbing scientific reports showing a significant increase in mental illness driven by excess consumption of online sexual content, alongside the negative impact of social media, highlight the critical need for immediate intervention.
Parents, often the first and only line of defence, are grappling with the challenge of safeguarding their children. My work is inspired by the urgent need to empower clinicians and educators and parents/carers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to protect their children from the myriad threats they face online. It’s driven by a commitment to transform the digital space into a safer, healthier environment for our young people, where their mental and emotional well-being is protected. This mission, rooted in a deep concern for the well-being of our children and the desire to make a tangible difference, motivates me to continue developing and advocating for solutions that can address this pressing issue.
In today’s digital age, the rise in cyber victimisation and sexual exploitation poses a significant mental health crisis for our youth. The Internet Watch Foundation’s 2023 findings reveal an alarming increase in online child sexual abuse content, much of it self-generated under coercion. Coupled with nearly unrestricted access to digital content, this environment fosters mental health challenges, notably self-harm, suicide ideation, anxiety, ADHD, and eating disorders, which are often linked to childhood trauma and the relentless pressures of social media and excess screen time. BEING SEEN ultimately, is the BIG IDEA, and the special and unique aspect of my work lies in its blend of scientific insight, innovative solutions, and unwavering commitment to positively impacting the digital well-being of children and families. Through “BEING Seen” advocacy, books, and podcasts, I am integrating neuroscience with a deep understanding of the digital landscape’s effects on youth mental health to protect children’s mental health. My work offers comprehensive solutions that mitigate risks and foster resilience and positive mental health among young people.
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I am Professor Selena Bartlett, a mother to 5 grown children and an international expert in Translational Neuroscience. I am a Group Leader of Neuroscience at the Queensland University of Technology. I have three decades of brain research and host of the Thriving Minds and BEING SEEN podcasts, author of over 110 research papers and books as well as numerous film and media appearances. I fervently advocate for brain health, penning three public-oriented books, including “BEING SEEN: Master Parenting in the Digital Age. I bring neuroscience to life—providing people and parents with the tools they need to help their children thrive. The Australasian Neuroscience Society recognised my contributions to neuroscience with the Lawrie Austin Award. I democratise access to the latest neuroscientific advances, applying my deep expertise in neuroscience and neuroplasticity to bring brain health to all.
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