Answers on social media and mental health
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Youth and Teens Guide on Social Media and Mental Health
A guide for young people on how social media affects mental health: the risks to watch for, practical tips for staying in control, conversation starters for talking with a trusted adult, and where to get help.
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What parents need to know about social media and their child's mental health: why the teen years are a sensitive period, how to build a family media plan, how to keep an open dialogue without damaging trust, and conversation starters for talking with your teen.
Read onlineEducator Guide on Social Media and Mental Health
Guidance for teachers and school staff on supporting students' mental health around social media: building a school or classroom media plan, tech-free zones, tip lines, social and emotional learning, and conversation starters for students.
Read onlineYouth and Teens Workshop: Presenter Guide
A step-by-step facilitator plan for a 50–65 minute social media and mental health workshop for youth and teens: materials, timed segments, the videos to show, discussion prompts, and a 3-2-1 exit ticket.
Read onlineAdult and Educator Workshop: Presenter Guide
A step-by-step facilitator plan for a 50–65 minute workshop that helps parents, caregivers, and educators understand social media's effect on children's mental health: materials, timed segments, videos, discussion prompts, and a 3-2-1 exit ticket.
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