Kayseri University Mustafa Çıkrıkçıoğlu Vocational School Occupational Health and Safety Club organized a talk program on “Technology Addiction” on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in order to contribute to the awareness of students. Ms. Rümeysa Tirit, psychologist of our University, participated in the conversation as a speaker. In the event, where Occupational Health and Safety 1st and 2nd year students showed great interest, technology addiction, which has become one of the most important problems of today, was discussed from different aspects. Psychologist Rümeysa Tirit provided detailed information about the causes, symptoms and negative effects of addiction on individuals. In particular, she touched upon issues such as distraction, weakening in social relationships, sleep irregularities and the effects on academic success that occur with the increase in the time spent in the digital world. Within the scope of the interview, measures that can be taken at individual and social level in the fight against technology addiction were also discussed. Tirit offered suggestions for healthy technology use and answered students' questions. At the end of the event, the participants stated that they gained awareness against technology addiction and that they will act consciously in this regard. As the Occupational Health and Safety Club, we would like to thank Ms. Rümeysa Tirit for her valuable contribution and we would like to state that we will continue to contribute to raising awareness of our students with similar events.

09 February 2025 Sunday