1 Hour / 1 CE

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on Behavioral Health Aspects of Screen Time Misuse is presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD.

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As our world becomes increasingly digitized, it's important to be aware of the potential negative effects of excessive screen time exposure. This program discusses the ways in which too much screen time can negatively impact mental health, from mood and behavior to cognition and physical health. This program is designed for professionals interested in learning how excessive screen time exposure affects mood, behavior, cognition, physical health, and criminality. 

Risk factors, warning signs, and other contributing factors of excessive screen time exposure are discussed. Implications for screening and intervention through a behavioral health lens are explored. Empirically-based research findings are presented throughout this program. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe screen time misuse and other related constructs
  • 2 Describe the neurobiopsychosocial factors associated with excessive screen time use
  • 3 Describe the impact excessive screen time use has on mood, behavior, cognition, physical health, and criminality
  • 4 Describe screening and intervention considerations through a behavioral health lens
  • 5 Describe up-to-date research findings

  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of how excessive screen time impacts mental, behavioral, cognitive, and physical health. It is especially valuable for those working in behavioral health, clinical psychology, counseling, public health, and youth or family services, and covers current research, practical strategies, and intervention techniques relevant to these fields.


    Examples of Relevant Professionals:
    • Mental Health Professionals
    • Psychologists
    • Social Workers
    • Counselors
    • Behavioral Health Specialists
    • Clinical Psychologists
    • Public Health Professionals
    • Youth and Family Service Providers
    • School-Based Mental Health Staff
    • Community Health Center Staff
    • Researchers in Mental and Public Health
    • Professionals in organizations focused on youth development and public health interventions

  • Experience Level

    This training is appropriate for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at various stages of experience with screen time and behavioral health concerns.

    • Beginner: Participants new to the topic who are seeking foundational knowledge about screen time misuse, its neurobiopsychosocial factors, and its impact on mental and physical health.

    • Intermediate: Participants with some experience addressing behavioral health issues who wish to deepen their understanding of risk factors, warning signs, and empirically-based screening and intervention strategies related to excessive screen time exposure.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals apply this training in direct-service, prevention, and research environments across healthcare, education, community, and public health systems, addressing screen-use concerns with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Work is typically interdisciplinary and evidence-informed, delivered in both in-person and virtual settings, and spans assessment, brief intervention, and program development.


    Examples of Practice Settings:
    • Outpatient behavioral health clinics
    • Integrated primary care and hospital-based behavioral health
    • School-based counseling and student support services
    • Community mental health centers
    • Youth and family service agencies
    • Public health departments and prevention programs
    • University and college counseling centers
    • Research institutes and program evaluation units
    • Telehealth and digital behavioral health programs
    • Community nonprofits focused on youth development

Presented By

Jerrod Brown, PhD Pathways Counseling Center, Inc.

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma, and other life adversities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed four separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). Jerrod has also conducted over 200 workshops, webinars, and on-demand training for various organizations and professional and student audiences. In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. Currently, Jerrod is pursuing a graduate certificate in Neuroscience and Law from Michigan State University. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters and recently co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Screen time misuse and other related constructs

  • Neurobiospsychosocial factors that influence screen time misuse

  • Impact screen time misuse has on mood, behavior, cognition, physical health, and criminality

  • Screening and intervention considerations

  • Research findings

Earning a Certificate

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CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.