011: Helping Children Break Free from Devices with Charlotte Armitage

Welcome to The Talk Works Podcast, a space where we explore mental health, therapy, practical advice, and the tools needed to support wellbeing in the workplace.

In this episode, Dr. Jen Cottam is joined by Dr Charlotte Armitage, a leading voice in the conversation around children, technology, and mental health. Charlotte is the author of Generation Zombie: Why Devices are Harming our Children and What We Can Do About It, and the founder of Be Device Wise, a pioneering organisation delivering training and interventions.

Charlotte shares her expertise on the risks of excessive device use, the alarming trends she’s observed, and the practical steps families, educators, and workplaces can take to set healthier boundaries.

Connect with Jen:

LinkedIn: Jen Cottam

Visit Talk Works: talk-works.org.uk

Connect with Dr Charlotte Armitage:

LinkedIn: Dr Charlotte Armitage

Website: https://charlottearmitage.co.uk/

Be Device Wise: https://bedevicewise.com/