Manasquan event will examine the mental health effects of excessive screen use and offer practical strategies for restoring balance.
MANASQUAN, N.J. — Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host “When Internet Use Becomes an Obsession” on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, 6 Osborn Avenue, Manasquan, NJ 08736.
Presented by the mental health subcommittee of the church’s Justice and Peace Advocacy team, the program will explore how excessive reliance on digital devices can affect mental health, attention and everyday well-being.
The discussion will address depression, anxiety, loneliness and shortened attention spans linked to excessive online use. It will also identify warning signs of unhealthy preoccupation with social media, gaming and compulsive information-seeking.
Guest speaker Kelsey Wetmore, LPC, LCADC, of the Center for NeuroWellness in Manasquan, will share practical strategies for setting healthier limits, resisting the pressures of the attention economy and creating a more balanced relationship with technology.
The free program is open to the public, and all are welcome.
Registration: htlcnj.breezechms.com/form/2193d880