Beyond the Screen: Navigating Digital Childhood

Our last webinar was a success

Backed by a Proven Session

"Student Mental Health: Thriving Beyond Grades" brought our community together for an honest, practical conversation. Here's what it looked like.

57 People registered

35 Joined us live

92% Would recommend

4 Expert speakers

Now we're back with a new session and a new expert guest. Reserve your seat →

What We'll Cover

Key topics our expert panel will explore in this live session on children and the digital world

01

Screens & the Developing Mind

How screens, social media, and constant connectivity actually affect children's brains, attention, and emotions.

02

Healthy Screen Boundaries

Practical, realistic limits and routines for screen time that you can start using at home today.

03

Spotting Warning Signs

Recognizing digital overwhelm, anxiety, and unhealthy online habits - and when to seek professional support.

04

Raising Resilient Kids

Building real-world connection, confidence, and resilience in a screen-saturated childhood.

Session Overview (45 minutes)

0:00 Welcome & Introduction

0:03 Digital Childhood: The Reality Today

0:10 Screens, Social Media & the Developing Mind

0:18 Setting Healthy Screen Boundaries

0:26 Warning Signs & Where to Get Help

0:33 Live Q&A Session

0:42 Closing & Next Steps

Meet Your Speakers

Learn from experienced mental health professionals in this live session

Host & Moderator

Dr. Aditi Pajiyar

Mental Health Leadership Fellow, NHAFN

Fellow in Mental Health Leadership at NHAFN (National Health Authority Foundation Network). Part of NHAFN Community Advocacy Project - Mental Health Leadership Program Cohort 1. Passionate about breaking mental health stigma and supporting wellbeing across communities.

NHAFN Fellow Mental Health Advocate Community Advocate

Featured Guest

Dr. Purushottam Adhikari

Consultant Psychiatrist & Managing Director, Spandan Healthcare & Diagnostics

A psychiatrist from Nepal (MBBS, MD Psychiatry, Tribhuvan University) and Managing Director of Spandan Healthcare & Diagnostics, Kathmandu. His work focuses on adult and adolescent mental health, psychotherapy, digital mental health, and telepsychiatry, with research interests in AI, ethics, and improving access to mental healthcare in low-resource settings.

MBBS, MD Psychiatry Tribhuvan University Telepsychiatry & Digital Mental Health

Our Previous Panel

Experts who joined our earlier session on student mental health

Psychiatrist

Dr. Amit Jha

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Mental Hospital, Lagankhel

Leading the Adolescent Mental Health Unit with advanced training from AIIMS and NIMHANS. Specializes in evidence-based, compassionate care for young patients.

MBBS, MD, DM AIIMS/NIMHANS

Psychologist

Nikita Pradhan

Clinical Psychologist

Sattwa Mind Clinic & Mental Hospital

Works extensively with adolescents focusing on academic stress, emotional regulation, and suicide prevention. Co-founder of Sattwa Mind Clinic Pvt. Ltd.

M.Phil. Clinical Psychology TU

Educator

Gopal Mahaseth

Educator

Kathmandu Shikshalaya Lalitpur

10 years of teaching experience, committed to fostering mentally healthy learning environments. Passionate advocate emphasizing teachers' role in nurturing emotional resilience.

Physics Scholar M.Ed STEAM

What Past Attendees Say

Feedback from participants of our previous session

"The most valuable thing I learned is that mental health is just as important as physical health. It helped me realize the importance of self-care, seeking support when needed, and being kind to myself and others."

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Anushuya Dhungel Past attendee

"I learned how mental health impacts our life and productivity. A genuinely helpful session - I'd definitely recommend it to others."

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Rahul Bajimaya Past attendee

"What I took away most: how to cope by asking others for support instead of suppressing problems deep inside, alone. You are not alone."

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Birasat Rai Past attendee

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. Everyone who registers will receive access to the recording and any shared resources afterwards, even if you can't attend live.

This session is hosted by Dr. Aditi Pajiyar and features Dr. Purushottam Adhikari, a consultant psychiatrist and Managing Director of Spandan Healthcare & Diagnostics, Kathmandu. See the speakers section above for full details.

These events are for parents, educators, caregivers, and anyone who wants to help children grow up healthy and resilient in a digital world.

Yes, attending is completely free. Our goal is to spread mental health awareness, not to sell anything.

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