For professionals
The PAUSE team, supported by its committee of experts, provides tools and information to help professionals in different settings accompany youth, both to prevent the harmful effects associated with screen use and to support those who are more at risk.
Resources for you
6-12 year-olds
PAUSE Activity kit
10 fun and ready-to-use activities to do with youth aged 6 to 12 years old to encourage balanced screen use and more offline moments.
13-17 year-olds
Activity sheet for the Are you hooked on tech? quiz
A fun 10-question quiz that can be used by professionals in different settings that teens frequent. This activity helps teens better understand their relationship with screens and get tips for a more positive screen use.
Available only as a PDF.
Risk factors and appropriate preventive measures
Explanatory document intended for professionals. It outlines the factors that can increase the risk of developing Problematic Internet Use (PIU), as well as ways of recognizing these factors in individuals and their environment. Appropriate preventive measures are also suggested.
Why it’s easy to lose control and overuse screens?
Explanatory document for professionals about the potential for addiction of screens and their impact on brain function.
Advice and tips to take action
List of ways to take a break from the Internet and screens, regain control and foster balance.
PAUSE: Facts and advice for parents
Fact sheet containing statistics about hyperconnectivity as well as information and practical advice for parents.
PAUSE: 20 challenges
Activity sheet for young people containing 20 challenges to regain control of screen time and enjoy the benefits of unplugging.
Resources directory
Clinical evaluation tool of cyberaddiction, list of organizations in prevention and intervention in cyberaddiction, applications promoting a better management of the Internet, books and interesting reading on the subject of hyperconnectivity.
