Speaking & Media

Dr. Parker Huston: Speaking & Media

Dr. Huston speaks and writes on children's mental health, digital wellness, and pediatric behavioral health for schools, community organizations, and media outlets across Central Ohio and beyond.

Dr. Parker Huston, PhD
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Dr. Parker Huston, PhD

Dr. Huston has presented on the impact of social media and technology on children and adolescents, covering emotional health, attention, social development, and digital habits — helping educators, parents, and organizations understand the rapidly changing digital landscape and its effects on children's functioning and well-being.

  • Keynote and breakout presentations for schools, parent groups, and organizations
  • Expert witness testimony on the impact of social media on youth mental health
  • Consultation for professional panels, discussions, and advocacy matters
  • Ongoing involvement in middle school mentoring initiatives
In the Media

Press & Media Appearances

TV Segment

Darlene Hill and Dr. Parker Huston Discuss "Summer Mental Fitness"

NBC4 WCMH-TV

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Podcast

Transforming the Mental Health Conversation with Dr. Parker Huston

PENZONE True Beauty Podcast

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Podcast

Helping Kids and Teens Through the School Year

PediaCast, Episode 499 · Nationwide Children's Hospital

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TV Segment

Emotional Empowerment — Teaching Children to Manage Their Emotional Health

NBC4 WCMH-TV · May 2021

National Press

Escape the Boredom Trap

The New York Times · November 2020

National Press

How to Talk to Your Kids About Celebrating the Holidays During COVID-19, According to Experts

Time · December 2020

National Press

How to Talk to Kids About Scary News

The Huffington Post · January 2021

National Press

How to Help Kids Still Struggling With Mental Health During the Pandemic

Verywell Family · March 2021

Track Record

Speaking Engagements

Invited Keynote

Behavioral Interventions for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

International Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome Foundation Conference, Houston, TX · 2019

National Workshop

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: Application of Science to Practice

American Psychological Association National Meeting, San Francisco, CA · 2018

Community Talk

Setting Limits and Boundaries with Technology

Invited parent lecture, Westerville City School District · 2024

Community Talk

Fostering Resilience and Cognitive Flexibility

Invited parent lecture, Big Walnut Local School District · 2023

Expert Witness & Professional Consultation

Dr. Huston has provided expert witness testimony related to the impact of social media on youth mental health and functioning. Consultation services may be available for:

  • Educational and community organizations
  • Professional panels or discussions
  • Legal or advocacy-related matters involving child and adolescent behavioral health topics

Book a Speaking Engagement

Available for keynotes, school trainings, parent presentations, media interviews, and community education events throughout the Columbus area and beyond. Contact us to discuss your event or organization's needs.

Central Ohio Pediatric Behavioral Health · Westerville, Ohio · See our Community Education & Training page for school and organization programming.