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Module 4: Technology and Suicide

Introduction

Is technology good or bad? Ask ten people that question, and you’ll get fourteen different opinions. It’s a complicated issue, and it’s hard to keep pace with all the new and changing aspects of our technologically infused lifestyles.

Regardless of your personal opinions, there’s a strong correlation between how technology is used and suicide. In this section, we look briefly at three larger categories: social media, sexting, and the overexposure to traumatic images.

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Roundtable: Parents and Social Media Video
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Roundtable: The Importance of Teen Community
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Dr. Kathy Koch: Brains, Hearts, and Technology
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