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Navigating Social Media

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Navigating Social Media

Social media icons and mental health illustration

📱 Part 1: Social Media Impact

1. Which of these is a POSITIVE effect of social media on mental health?

Comparing yourself to others constantly

Connecting with friends and family

Spending 8 hours a day scrolling

Reading mean comments about yourself

2. Check ALL the ways social media can negatively impact mental health:

Cyberbullying

Fear of missing out (FOMO)

Learning new skills

Comparing yourself to others

Sleep problems from late-night scrolling

3. What is a healthy amount of social media use per day for teens?

1-2 hours

6-8 hours

All day long

Only during meals

4. Fill in the blanks:

Social media can help us stay _____________ with friends, but it can also cause _____________ when we compare ourselves to others.

🧠 Part 2: Personal Reflection

5. Describe one positive way you have used social media:
6. What is one strategy you can use to maintain good mental health while using social media?
7. List three warning signs that social media might be negatively affecting someone's mental health:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
8. Create a "Social Media Wellness Plan" - write 2-3 rules you would follow to use social media in a healthy way:
Rule 1: ___________________________________________
Rule 2: ___________________________________________
Rule 3: ___________________________________________

💡 Part 3: Critical Thinking

9. A friend tells you they feel sad after looking at social media because everyone else seems happier than them. What advice would you give them?
10. Extension Activity: Design a social media post that promotes positive mental health. What would your caption say?

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