Understanding Healthy Social Media Use

What is a potential negative effect of excessive social media use?

• Enhanced empathy

• Better time management

• Increased loneliness

• Improved physical health

How can social media decrease loneliness?

• By following more people

• By connecting on a deeper level

• By avoiding social interactions

• By increasing screen time

What is 'fubbing'?

• Avoiding social media entirely

• Posting positive content online

• Scrolling through social media while with others

• Using social media to connect with family

What is a benefit of social media when used correctly?

• It eliminates the need for real-life interactions

• It guarantees better mental health

• It always increases loneliness

• It can help connect us with support groups

What is 'doom-scrolling'?

• Scrolling through social media for fun

• Endlessly looking through negative news

• Avoiding social media entirely

• Reading positive news online

How can comparing oneself to others on social media affect mental health?

• It has no effect

• It always leads to happiness

• It can damage self-esteem

• It boosts self-esteem

What is one strategy for creating healthy social media boundaries?

• Increasing screen time

• Setting time limits on apps

• Following more people

• Checking notifications frequently

Why is it important to be aware of our social media use?

• To ensure we spend more time online

• To avoid missing out on real-life interactions

• To increase the number of followers

• To always stay updated with trends

What can help us stay focused and present in real-life interactions?

• Using social media to avoid boredom

• Checking social media during conversations

• Keeping devices in sight

• Keeping devices out of sight

What is the main goal of the Mental Health Collaborative?

• To increase social media usage

• To provide mental health education and awareness

• To promote doom-scrolling

• To eliminate social media entirely