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Overview of Social Media and Mental Wellness
Watch the first video to learn about social media and mental wellness. Video Key Terms Addiction: A persistent and intense urge to engage in behavior that produces natural rewards despite the risks of that behavior Dopamine: A chemical messenger in the brain that plays a key role in reward and pleasure Social media: Phone applications and websites that allow users to create and share content
How Social Media Can Affect Mental Health
Watch the second video to learn how social media can negatively affect mental health. Video Key Terms Inauthentic: Not genuine; fake Online persona: The identity that a person presents to others online
Strategies for Managing Social Media Use
Social media apps are designed to be distracting, but you can learn how to regulate your usage so that your likes and shares don't interfere with your personal goals. Explore the Strategies for Managing Social Media Use resource to learn more.	Click here to access this resource in Google Translate.