Mental Care
What happens when teens self-medicate with drugs and alcohol?
It immediately worsens their condition
According to the text, what percentage of adolescent users report checking social networking sites more than once a day?
92%
How many times more likely are teens to have used marijuana if they've seen photos of peers using substances?
4 times
What percentage of teens who have seen photos of peers using substances perceive that the kids in the photos "are having a good time"?
50%
According to the Columbia University study, teens who regularly use social media were how many times more likely to drink?
3 times
What is a sign that someone might be dealing with a mental health challenge?
Unable to complete daily tasks and responsibilities
The study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that teens who regularly use social media were how many times more likely to buy cigarettes compared to nonusers?
3 times
What percentage of teens reported seeing photos of peers drinking or smoking before age 16?
90%
In the Michigan State University study about Facebook ads, what percentage of participants who saw beer ads chose the bar gift certificate?
73%
What is identified as a primary way social media contributes to teen substance use?
Social comparison and content creators/influencers impact
When should someone talk to a mental health professional about unwelcome thoughts or emotions?
When they are stronger and last longer than usual
What percentage of children who spend 3 or more hours a day on social media exhibit symptoms of poor mental health?
27%
Which celebrities are specifically mentioned in the text as posting content involving drinking and getting high?
Drake, Justin Bieber, Cardi B
According to research, what percentage of adolescent tobacco and alcohol use may be attributed to advertising?
30%
What is suggested as the best way to protect children from social media influences?
Open communication and education about risks
Everyone experiences a wide range of emotions, but when could they indicate a mental health condition?
When they are severe and don't go away
Which social media platforms are identified as the top platforms for young adults?
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok
What is the most widely used drug?
Alcohol
True or False: Alcohol misuse can lead to liver disease
True
How many gallons of blood does your heart pump each day?
2,000
Which part of your brain is involved in your motivation?
Prefrontal Cortex
What factor makes teens particularly vulnerable to social media influences?
High susceptibility to peer pressure
True or False: Prescription Drugs Kill More People Than Illicit Ones
True
Alcohol can negatively impact mental health, increasing the risk of what factors?
Depression and Anxiety
What Vitamin can help you lose weight?
Vitamin D