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Guests: Professor Nikki Rickard is a professor of Wellbeing Science in the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne, with a focus on digital mental health and emotional regulation. Dr David Bakkar is a clinical psychologist, researcher and the Founding Director of MoodMission. Description: In this episode, Professor Nikki Rickard and Dr David Backer explore the effects of digital technologies on student mental health. They discuss the risks and benefits of apps, gaming, and social media, emphasising the need for balance. With a focus on digital hygiene education and teacher training, they call for a collaborative approach, including young people, in shaping healthier digital environments for students. Helpful Links for Teachers and Parents: Mood Mission - an evidence-based app designed to empower you to overcome feelings of depression and anxiety by discovering new and better ways of coping MoodPrism - a mood tracking app with advanced data collection abilities Beacon (created for parents, easy to