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& DIGITAL WELL-BEING

Protect, educate, and empower through screens

ABOUT US

The Matera Association is a non-profit organization committed to protecting and educating individuals in order to seek a balance between digital immersion and physical and mental well-being, ensuring that screens are tools of empowerment and not isolation."

  • Children and Adolescents: Develop specific educational programs for schools and communities that teach children and adolescents about the importance of balanced technology use, online safety, digital literacy, and emotional skills to cope with digital pressures.

    Adults: Offer workshops, seminars, consultations, and other educational resources, highlighting issues such as screen time management, online privacy, digital citizenship, and the development of critical thinking skills.

  • Healthcare Professionals: Train doctors, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to understand and address health issues related to excessive technology use, such as addiction to social media, online gaming, and other platforms, as well as their connections to sleep disorders, obesity, and other mental health problems affecting children, adolescents, and adults.

    Provide consultancy and medical and psychological services to excessive users and their family members. Offer counseling and therapy services for users and families, as well as guidance on improving and caring for the physical health of children, adolescents, and adults.

  • Collaborate with companies to promote policies and work environments that encourage a healthy balance between work and digital life, as well as awareness programs on data security and responsible use of devices in the workplace.

    Provide corporate training and intervention when requested.

    Collaborate with other national and international organizations, establishing partnerships with institutions that share similar goals, such as schools, higher education institutions, healthcare facilities, tech companies, and data protection agencies, to create a support and monitoring network.

  • Legal Advisory: Provide specialized legal consultancy on issues related to digital security, online privacy, and user rights, as well as assist victims of cybercrimes in understanding their rights and seeking justice.

    Develop digital security programs that can be offered and shared according to specific needs.

  • Support for Public Policies: Providing consultancy and research to governmental bodies in the creation of public policies that promote healthy technology usage, regulating harmful practices, and encouraging digital education initiatives in schools.

  • Professional Training: Developing training programs for mental health professionals, educators, and lawyers who wish to specialize in issues related to responsible technology use and digital safety.

  • Service Centers: Establishing or forming partnerships between community service centers, families as support groups, aiming to provide guidance, support, and counseling to users and families seeking help to overcome excessive technology use.

    Establishing groups of family members and enthusiasts who can connect with peers and colleagues, increasing the reach of actions among the general public.

  • Studies and Research: Conducting ongoing research on the impact of technology on physical and mental health, well-being, and human development, with a focus on providing practical, evidence-based insights.

  • Educating other parents through programs and workshops, creating resources and tools to manage children's screen time, sharing experiences in support groups, and participating in awareness campaigns. Additionally, there's the development of family programs, collaboration in research, evaluation of the effectiveness of initiatives, establishment of partnerships, and seeking external support.

OUR SERVICES

It is necessary to incorporate human values into technological development. We position ourselves as a self-governed organization, guided by everyone through a common set of ideas in the mission to serve as guardians in the digital age.

Cristiano Nabuco: Doutor em Psicologia Clínica pela Universidade do Minho (Portugal) e Pós-doutor
Cristiano Nabuco: Doutor em Psicologia Clínica pela Universidade do Minho (Portugal) e Pós-doutor
Edwiges Parra: Psicóloga pela Estácio, especialista em Psicologia de Saúde Ocupacional (Oxford Mindfulness Center)
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Juliana Vieira: Doutora em Psicologia pela UFSC e Pós-doutora em Psicologia na Universidade do Algarve.

OUR TEAM

Discover who makes Matera happen

We are a group of specialized professionals dedicated to the protection and guidance of individuals in the digital age.

We are active agents in building a more ethical and equitable tomorrow, where no one will be left behind.

We invite each individual to join this journey of authenticity and responsibility.

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