Negative Impacts of Social Media
Name a mental health challenge that may arise if social media is used excessively.
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
This platform is popular for sharing short videos and gained significant popularity during COVID.
Tiktok
Finish the sentence: social media can help reduce feelings of _____
isolation, loneliness (or similar)
What setting on your phone can be used to reduce time spent on social media?
Screen time
This acronym is used to describe the anxiety one feels if not participating in events or experiences they see on social media.
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Why can social media sometimes lead to body dissatisfaction?
By showing unrealistic standards, comparing self to others, edited photos, promotion of products (e.g., weight loss)
This is a photo-sharing platform that allows users to post pictures and videos while using filters and hashtags.
Name one way that social media can support well-being?
sense of community, connection to resources, providing information, escape from stressors etc.
Name one method to create a positive online environment.
Following accounts that promote positivity and well-being, unfollowing accounts that promote comparison, limiting time, etc.
This feature on most social media apps can prevent unwanted interactions with people online.
Blocking or Restricting
Which age group is more likely to be affected by cyberbullying?
Teenagers
This platform is known for its character-limited posts, and is newly re-named
Is passive or active social media use better for our mental health?
Active- interacting with others increases feelings of connection, whereas passive often makes us feel disconnected
What is the term for the intentional and temporary disconnection from social media to reduce its influence on mental health
Digital Detox or Unplugging
If you want to limit the content you see from someone without unfollowing them, you may choose to...
Mute their account, silence their account, hide their profile
What effect does social media have on sleep?
Less sleep and disrupted sleep
This platform focuses on connecting friends and family through personal profiles and newsfeeds.
What is one way people may raise awareness about mental health on social media?
Social Media Campaigns, Support Groups, Collaborations with Influencers, Collaborations with Mental Health Organizations, Awareness Accounts
How does setting boundaries on notifications and alerts contribute to a healthier social media experience?
Reduces Distractions and promotes mindful behavior, reduces social media use overall, less emphasis on likes/comments
Teenagers in 2021 reported spending how many hours per day on screen media?
8.5
What activities may excessive social media use interfere with in our lives?
Sleep, school work, exercise, social interactions, etc.
This platform is used for professional networking and allows users to connect with colleagues.
How can social media support our relationships?
Staying connected despite physical distance, sharing life with others, learning about others, expanding networks and communities.
Give an example of a strategy one can use to encourage healthier social media use?
Set Boundaries and Time Limits, Create a Positive Feed, Unfollowing accounts that promote negativity, Digital Detox and Unplugging, Mindfulness, and Balance
What percentage of teenagers reported using social media every day or almost every day per the 2021 CommonSense report?
62% (anything from 60-65 acceptable)