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Jul 23, 2026
Ending on:
Jul 23, 2026
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3 Points
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Daktari Online
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Jul 23, 2026
Ending on:
Jul 23, 2026
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Dr.
Ruth Chepchumba Korir
Psychiatry
Dr. MARGARET AMONDI OTHIENO MAKANYENGO
Psychiatry
Venue: Psychiatry
Dr. MARGARET AMONDI OTHIENO MAKANYENGO
Psychiatry
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Dopamine, Digital Life and Mental Healthcare: Are We Being Rewired?
Starting on:
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
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Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
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Description
The digital age has transformed how people communicate, work, learn, and interact, significantly influencing mental health and human behavior. Constant exposure to social media, instant notifications, online entertainment, and digital engagement has raised important questions about dopamine-driven behaviors, attention, addiction, emotional wellbeing, and mental resilience. This session will explore the relationship between digital life, brain reward systems, and mental healthcare, while discussing practical approaches to promoting healthy digital habits and psychological wellbeing in an increasingly connected world.
Objectives
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the role of dopamine and reward systems in human behavior and digital engagement
2. Explore the impact of social media, technology use, and digital lifestyles on mental health
3. Discuss emerging mental health concerns linked to excessive digital exposure and online behaviors
4. Identify practical strategies for promoting healthy digital habits and mental wellbeing
5. Examine the role of healthcare professionals in addressing digital-related mental health challenges
Presenters
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Dr.
Ruth Chepchumba Korir
Psychiatry
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Dr.
MARGARET AMONDI OTHIENO MAKANYENGO
Psychiatry