All parents and adult community members are invited to join Hastings W.A.Y. for a presentation by Dr. Alok Kanojia.
Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH, also known as “Dr. K,” is a former Harvard Medical School instructor specializing in mental health for the gaming community. He is the president and cofounder of Healthy Gamer, a mental health platform that provides content, coaching, and community resources to help young people take control of their mental health and their lives. This presentation will break down why video games can become so absorbing for young people and how a hobby can quietly shift into something that affects school, sleep, mood, and family dynamics. Participants will learn about what is happening in the brain during gaming, why “just limit the screen time” isn’t enough, and how to approach conversations without power struggles or shutdowns.
Our 2025-26 Virtual Speaker series continues on January 29!
Understanding Video Game Addiction: Dopamine, Motivation, and Supporting Kids at Home Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:00 – 8:30pm via Zoom
