6th Grade Social Media

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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. 

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