Social Media: A Guide for Teens to Get the Best Out of Social Media (and Avoid the Worst)

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  Video
Duration:
42 minutes
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Developed by:
UCLA CARES Center
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Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Child Anxiety Education
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Overview

This webinar is presented by UCLA student advisors from the UCLA Center for Child Anxiety Resilience Education and Support (CARES). It explores the benefits and drawbacks of social media use and presents practical strategies of how to support oneself when being on social media causes negative emotions, such as anxiety or disconnection. The webinar is primarily directed at teens and college students, but provides advice to parents and educators as well.

  Keywords: anxiety, emotion regulation, social support
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Learning objectives

  • Understand the research behind the positive and negative consequences of social media use
  • Learn how to maximize the benefits of social media use
  • Learn how to manage negative feelings that may arise after social media use

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