How Does Social Media Affect Your Mental Health?
What is your relationship with social media like? Which platforms do you spend the most time on? Which do you stay away from? How often do you log on?What do you notice about your mental health and well-being when spending time on social networks?In “Facebook Delays Instagram App for Users 13 and Younger,” Adam Satariano…
Vet Your Social Media
With the combination of camera phones and social media, more people than ever are being made aware of incidents of police brutality and racial inequality, and of the protests they have touched off.But making sense of the deluge of posts in the present moment can be difficult.Misleading posts and images can quickly go viral. For…
I’m a Disabled Teenager, and Social Media Is My Lifeline
No one knows that I can. I can “get it.” Of course, people don’t see that. I struggle with impulsivity. My physical clumsiness makes it hard for me to maintain appropriate facial expressions and tone of voice. While I easily grasp abstract concepts, I often can’t convert them into tangible, step-by-step actions, making it difficult…
Social Media Star
Who are your favorite social media stars? What do you like about them? Would you ever want to be an internet celebrity? Why or why not? If so, what would your online brand be? What kind of content would you deliver? Rants? Dance videos? Comedy? Gaming tips? Fashion or beauty tips? Something else? Why do…
Should Kids Be Social Media Influencers?
Do you follow any social media influencers? If yes, why? (Influencers are individuals, famous or not, with large followings. You can check out some of the most popular here.) Would you want to be an influencer? Would you be willing to promote and market products on your social media feed if it meant earning lots…
