Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association

Date/Time: May 10, 2022 Location: PGW Local 686, Phila, PA 10114

Title of presentation: Impact of Technology Addiction and Mental Health

3 Goals/Objectives:

1. Understand markers of process addiction-defining technology addiction

2. Provide insights on mental health concerns with technology addiction

3. Gain insights into treatment protocols for addiction treatment with technology

Presenter: A. Michael Blanche MSS, LCSW

Michael Blanche is a licensed clinical social worker that has over twenty five years of experience providing direct clinical treatment for those who are dually diagnosed with addiction and other psychological issues. Michael has worked in all levels of care in the treatment of addiction and mental health. Michael has extensive expertise in establishing and supervising residential and outpatient programs throughout the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. Michael is a leading expert in the field of prevention. Michael specializes in middle school and high school prevention talks and staff development. Providing CEUs on the impact of technology, process addiction, complex trauma, young adult substance abuse and dual diagnosis are just a few workshop titles Michael has facilitated. Michael is co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of ETHOS treatment.