Bio-Rad is a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of innovative products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets.
Host: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
For: Mental Health and Awareness ERG (employee resource group) ~ 200 members
Event: Live Virtual Teams Webinar, Worldwide
Length: 1 hour with Q&A (~50-minute presentation with time for questions)
Theme: Mental Health issues in young children and when and how to intervene
See the PDF for the Bio-Rad 2026 Mental Health Series
Parenting in the Digital Age: Smartphones, Social Media, and Youth Mental Health
Topic Description:
Algorithms, social media, and constant connectivity shape how kids see themselves, relate to others, and cope with stress. As today’s digital world increasingly influences youth mental health, parents are asking: When should my child get a phone? What kind? How much online access is too much?
Drawing on her background as a former digital marketing firm owner, AnneMoss Rogers helps parents understand how predatory algorithms zero in at vulnerable moments to keep kids scrolling. Informed by both current research and her lived experience as a mother who lost her son to suicide, this session offers practical, age-appropriate strategies for setting boundaries, recognizing warning signs, and building resilience through open communication.
What you will learn:
- What data shows about social media and youth mental health +what parents can do
- How to set realistic tech boundaries and anticipate pushback
- How to recognize typical youth angst versus cries for help
- How to build a parent support network for support and accountability
- Learn simple parenting strategies that strengthen coping skills and resilience