Media dangers
True or false: You should accept people to follow you online if you do not know them
False - be cautious of people you do not know or don't recognize
Helpful or unhelpful: you watch an account that promotes EDs
Unhelpful - this can make our recovery harder
True or false: getting likes, comments, shares on a post can affect how someone feels about themselves
True
True or false: you can mute an account, even if it is your friend
True! If an account is hurting your health, it is okay to mute/block them to support your recovery
True or false: sharks are the only fish that can blink
True
Your friend asks you to post a private conversation to everyone at school to see because it is "hilarious." What can be harmful about this?
Violating privacy, can cause embarrassment, or spread information not meant for other people
True or false: everything you see online about someone's life is accurate
False - people can only be showing small parts of their life to make it seem like it is "perfect."
Seeing posts that focus heavily on appearance can sometimes affect how we feel about our own. What is this called?
Body comparison
A friend sends you 20 messages back to back and expects an immediate response. What boundary can you set with them?
Let them know when you will be available, telling them you see their message but can't respond yet, not feeling pressured to respond
True or false: Cleopatra lived closer in time to the moon landing than the construction of the pyramids
True: The great pyramids were built in 2560 BC and Cleopatra lived around 30 BC. The moon landing was in 1969
The math: Pyramid to Cleopatra: about 2,530 years; Cleopatra to moon landing: 1,999 years
What is a digital footprint?
The unique data left behind when you are active on the internet - like social media posts
In what ways does FOMO show up emotionally?
You notice that when you view certain accounts, you feel worse about yourself. What is the best thing you can do?
Disengage, block the account, filter content
Your friend starts talking about diet culture in a group chat you are in. What is a helpful boundary you can set?
Turn off notifications for the chat, try to change the subject, leave the group chat, ask your friend to not talk about that
Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day?
Jupiter - creates a full rotation in just 10 hours
What should you look for when recognizing hackers/fake accounts?
Shortened URL, emotional manipulation, too good to be true, unusual payments
What are some practical strategies to use when you start to have FOMO?
Notice when comparison starts, realize not everything is as it seems, reach out to friends instead of assuming
You open social media feeling fine. After 20 minutes of scrolling, you start to feel anxious and bad. What should you do?
Take a break, change what you are viewing, pause and check in with yourself
Someone asks to send a picture of yourself but you are uncomfortable doing that. What should you do?
Say no and report the account
True or false: The letter "Q" is the only letter that does not appear in any U.S. states
False: The letters B, J, Z, Q, and X do not appear in any states
Why can misinformation spread so quickly online?
Emotional or shocking information can cause people to spread the news before checking whether the source/facts are accurate
What is the FOMO cycle?
The repeating loop of anxiety, constant checking, and distress about that others are having more fun, better things than you
How can social media contribute to negative self talk?
Social/body comparison, exposure to unrealistic standards
You noticed that social media is starting to interfere with your recovery, relationships, sleep, and others. What is at least one boundary you can set for yourself?
Take a break, check in with support system, set a timer for how long you can be online
What is the only number when spelled are in alphabetical order in English?
Forty