American Preparatory Academy Draper

6 hours ago

It's White Ribbon Week at Draper 1! Did you know that your brain is full of chemicals that affect your mood and feelings? Your brain is healthy when these chemicals are balanced, but spending too long on one activity online (for example, playing a video game, scrolling social media, watching videos) can quickly get these chemicals out of balance.

Our D1 students learned about their brains and about balancing activities to keep their brain healthy. One chemical often released due to online activities is dopamine, which helps our brains feel happy. Other non-digital ways to release dopamine include:

😀 Taking a walk in the sunshine
😀 Playing with a pet
😀 Hugging a family member
😀 Going on a hike or bike ride

Talk with your student about how to balance their time online with other healthy ways to keep their brain in balance! ... See MoreSee Less