Discover the psychology behind gaming, social media and digital life

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Cyberpsychology

Cyberpsychology explores how digital technology influences the way we think, feel and connect. Screen Sense turns that science into practical learning for everyday digital life.

Through courses, articles and practical learning programs, we examine the psychological impact of gaming, social media, smartphones and emerging technologies, helping adults and young people aged 16+ better navigate an increasingly connected world.
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Neal Thompson
Digital Psychology Specialist
MSc Health Psychology
Former Professional Gamer (Mirage)

Screen Sense was founded by Neal Thompson, a Digital Psychology Specialist with a background spanning professional gaming, digital technology innovation and health psychology.

Over the past 25 years, Neal has worked at the intersection of technology and human behaviour, helping develop digital products across healthcare, telecommunications and consumer technology.

Through Screen Sense, he explores how technology influences behaviour, attention, identity and wellbeing through the lens of cyberpsychology.
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Who are these
courses for?

Screen Sense helps people build healthier digital habits by understanding the psychology behind gaming, social media and screen use.

Competitive Gamers

Understand the psychology of gaming and build a balanced, intentional relationship with games without giving them up entirely.

Social Media Users

Learn how technology influences attention, behaviour and wellbeing and develop healthier digital habits in everyday life.

Young People (16+)

Explore how digital technologies shape identity, relationships, attention and wellbeing in an increasingly connected world.

Educators and Youth Mentors

Develop a deeper understanding of digital behaviour and cyberpsychology to better support students and young people.

Parents and Caregivers

Gain practical, evidence-informed insights to help children and teenagers navigate gaming, social media and life online.

Health and IT Professionals

Learn how technology influences human behaviour and apply cyberpsychology principles within professional practice and decision-making.

People feel they spend
too much time on their phones

Young people show signs
of problematic social media use

Young people are at risk of
problematic gaming
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Discover Cyberpsychology

Screen Sense uses insights from digital psychology (cyberpsychology) to support adults and young people (16+) in ways that respect autonomy and choice, free from shame, guilt or fear.

Quiz

Problematic internet use can show up in various ways. Take our free, anonymous self-assessment quiz to see if reducing your screen time could be helpful.

Digital Habits

We all have our favourite ways to scroll, game, or watch online content. Over time, these habits can quietly drain your energy, scatter your focus and affect your wellbeing.

Digital Safety

Learn how to protect yourself from online risks such as scams, sextortion and identity deception and navigate the digital world with confidence.

Digital Insights

Keep up to date by reading the latest insights in the field of cyberpsychology including news articles, research papers, books, interviews and podcasts.

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