Nov 1, 2024

Empowering Youth: Amico Health's Digital Wellness Initiative

Park City news outlet TownLift recently featured a groundbreaking partnership between Amico Health and Live Like Sam, aimed at implementing a digital wellness curriculum for 30,000 students in Summit and Wasatch Counties. This local initiative addresses the alarming rise in youth mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and self-harm, which have been linked to excessive smartphone use.

Per Townlift News: Amico Health has partnered with Live Like Sam to implement a digital wellness curriculum aimed at reaching 30,000 students in Summit and Wasatch Counties. This initiative addresses the alarming rise in mental health issues among youth, including increased rates of depression, anxiety, and self-harm, which have been linked to excessive smartphone use.Key highlights of this partnership include:

  • The curriculum will cover essential topics such as problematic usage, misinformation, cyberbullying, and social comparison.
  • A recent survey revealed that the percentage of students needing mental health treatment in these counties rose from 30% in 2011 to over 40% in 2023.
  • Amico Health's evidence-based approach has already shown success in reducing high-risk screen time by 18% and increasing low-risk usage by 12%.

The collaboration combines Amico's technology-focused strategies with Live Like Sam's broader mental wellness initiatives, aiming to equip students with the tools they need to navigate the digital landscape responsibly.

Take the first step towards digital wellness for your child or student:

  1. Schedule a consultation with Amico Health to assess digital habits and create a personalized therapy plan.
  2. Explore Amico's tailored therapy options, available both virtually and in-person, addressing media-related disorders and associated mental health concerns.
  3. For educators and administrators, inquire about bringing Amico's comprehensive digital wellness curriculum to your school, potentially reaching thousands of students.