The Health Equity Podcast
The Health Equity Podcast, brought to you by the Academy for Health Equity, takes our commitment to transformative health education to the airwaves. This podcast explores the intersection of health, equity, and systems change - with episodes that spotlight pressing topics in healthcare, prevention, and public wellbeing.
Each conversation features subject matter experts delving into timely, evidence-based insights, designed to be accessible, engaging, and relevant for anyone with an interest in Public Health, Population Health, Sustainability, or Health Equity.
Join us as we uncover practical strategies, share thought-provoking ideas, and highlight real-world innovations that drive better outcomes for communities.
Whether you're based in Wales or tuning in from elsewhere, this podcast is your companion on the journey toward a fairer, healthier future for all.
The Health Equity Podcast
Episode 19 - Exploring the Impact of Technology on Family Wellbeing with Donna Dixon
In this episode of "Let's Talk Preventative Healthcare," Donna Dixon, an expert in child studies, shares insights into the effects of technology on family wellbeing. The conversation explores her collaboration with Public Health Wales, studying the effects of parental technology use on parent-adolescent relationships. Their research reveals a link between parental digital distraction, termed 'technoference', and negative impacts on adolescents' mental health and behaviour. The study emphasises the need for parents to model healthy technology habits and encourage open communication to support adolescents during crucial developmental years.
