Newport clinicians prepare for three presentations, two Exchange sessions, one Summit, and one Fellow Award NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Healthcare , the nation's leading provider of evidence-based behavioral health treatment for youth, young adults, and families, is pleased to showcase innovative research and thought leadership at this year's American Psychological Association Convention, APA 2024 , held in Seattle, Washington .

The event draws over 9,000 attendees comprised of mental health practitioners, researchers, educators, and students from around the world. This year, Newport Healthcare's Chief Clinical Officer Barbara Nosal , PhD, LMFT, LADC, National Advisor of Healthy Device Management Don Grant , PhD, MA, MFA, DAC, SUDCC IV, and Senior Director of the Center for Research and Innovation Michael Roeske , PsyD, will present their research on the role unhealthy device engagement may play in the development of insecure attachment bonds. Their session will examine the pervasive use of devices, attachment theory, and their potential link to adolescent problematic use and insecure attachment with caregivers.

The presentation will focus on healthy device management and introduce an attachment-based family therapy model. Drs. Nosal and Grant will also facilitate two collaborative learning sessions for the Convention's Solutions Center feature " The Exchange " pertaining to this research.

Dr. Roeske will then be joined by Newport Healthcare Resear.