Social Media and Teen Mental Health

During a school project on mental health, Grace and Liam discovered an advisory called 'Social Media and Youth Mental Health'. Who released this advisory?

• United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

• American Psychological Association

• Yale Child Study Center

• Pew Research Center

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Mason and his friends often use social media to stay in touch and support each other. What is a potential benefit of social media for teens like Mason?

• Increased physical activity

• Fostering positive connections

• Improved sleep quality

• Better academic performance

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Sophia is studying child development and wants to know during which age range the brain is most sensitive to developmental changes. What age range is considered a highly sensitive period for brain development?

• 30 to 35 years

• 20 to 25 years

• 10 to 19 years

• 5 to 9 years

Luna has been spending a lot of time on social media lately. What is a potential harm she might experience from excessive use?

• Increased physical fitness

• Disrupted sleep

• Improved concentration

• Better social skills

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In a survey conducted at Aria's high school, what percentage of teenagers reported using social media in 2022?

• 50%

• 75%

• 95%

• 100%

Michael and his friends are discussing which social media platform is most used by teens according to the 2023 survey. Which platform is it?

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Twitter

• YouTube

Oliver is looking for a simple phone for his grandmother, who doesn't use the internet. What type of phone should he consider?

• A phone with social media apps

• A phone without internet access

• A phone with internet access

• A phone with a touchscreen

Arjun's parents are concerned about his social media use. What should they do to help manage it?

• Ignore his social media activity

• Allow unlimited screen time

• Monitor every message

• Keep devices out of the bedroom

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Liam has been feeling very nervous and worried about going to school. What is a common mental health disorder that might explain his feelings?

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Anxiety

• Flu

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Abigail's parents are worried about her spending too much time on social media. What should they do?

• Let her use social media freely

• Ignore the issue

• Have open conversations

• Take away her phone permanently

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