Mental Health and Social Media

• Mental health is the topic of the study notes
• A quiz is included

Slogan

• The slogan for the theme is "You're not just draining battery"
• The slogan represents people who struggle with mental health, especially those targeted by social media

Our Message

• Access to resources like online therapy and professional help is available
• Teenagers are greatly influenced by social media, which shapes their interactions and viewpoints
• Social media provides chances for self-expression and interaction, but introduces problems like social comparison and cyberbullying
• prioritize interactive features, relatable narratives, constructive advice, and positive messaging when producing content for mental health awareness
• Teenagers wellbeing can be enhanced, and a supportive community can be created with this strategy
• Social media also increases the risk of cyberbullying, negativity, and misinformation
• Teenagers' usage of social media is driven by their need for approval, connection, and self-expression
• Teens easily communicate with friends, discuss details of their lives, and express who they are using social media sites
• Platforms provide a sense of community and belonging, which is crucial during adolescence
• Social media can be a source of inspiration, knowledge, and amusement
• Responsible use must be promoted, and awareness of social media's effects must be raised
• Continuous exposure to chosen photos and postings can result in feelings of inadequacy and social comparison

Our Chosen Area

• Awareness is raised about mental health
• The mental health impacts of social media and strategies for finding balance are highlighted

Why Is It Important?

• Raising awareness about mental health is vital to a teenager's mental health
• The excessive use of social media can lead to depression and low self-esteem and cause addiction due to comparison from themselves to models on social media
• Cyberbullying and disrupted sleep are more of an issue for teenagers now
• Parents should set screen time limits, make their kids take breaks from social media, and enrol them into offline activities such as sport to help balance teenagers screen time
• People can create a more supportive and mindful online environment while prioritising mental health by learning how social media effects people and how to create more healthy screen addictions.

Primary Evidence

• Mind Australia provides support to individuals facing mental health challenges across the country
• The organization offers allied health, family and carer support, housing with assistance, and educational programs through the Mind Recovery College
• Mind Australia prioritizes personalized care, community connection, and understanding diverse cultural backgrounds in delivering effective mental health services

Secondary Evidence

• The 2023 Youth Risk Behaviour Survey (YRBS) show lots of concerning links between addicted social media users among high school students
• 77% of students admitted to using social media at least several times a day
• There is massive differences across different cultures, such as gender, gender identity, and race
• Users are more likely to experience bullying from both in person and online
• Some reports show sadness and have thought or plan suicide
• There is an urgent need for strategies to create safer online environments for teenagers and provide support for their mental health