SEGAD organized a technology addiction awareness seminar for children with the support of Yeşilay and the İzmir Provincial Directorate of National Education.
The session was delivered by Dr. Can Akdenizli, bringing together participants from Göztepe Football Academy U12 team. The seminar was designed to raise awareness among young participants about one of today’s most critical challenges: technology addiction.
The program primarily focused on screen addiction, addressing how excessive and uncontrolled use of digital devices can impact children’s physical, cognitive, and social development. Through relatable and up-to-date examples, participants were able to better understand how technology use can gradually turn into dependency.
In addition to screen addiction, the seminar also explored different types of addiction, helping children approach the topic from a broader and more informed perspective. The interactive structure of the session encouraged active participation, allowing children to engage with the content rather than passively consume it.
This initiative played an important role in helping young participants develop a healthier relationship with technology, recognize their own habits, and make more conscious decisions in their daily lives.
At SEGAD, we will continue to produce educational programs that support not only the physical but also the mental and social development of children, and to carry out awareness campaigns in collaboration with various stakeholders.
