The Unsuspecting Danger of Social Media

A growing body of research links the use of social media to detrimental changes to cognitive development and mental health, especially during highly sensitive ages of 10-19.

• Persistent use of social media could lead to distinct changes in the developing brain in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex
  
  
•  Every hour spent on social media correlated with a 13% increase in the risk of depression
  
  
• Adolescents who spent more than 3 hours per day on social media faced double the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes than their peers
  
  
• Limiting or eliminating social media decreases depressive symptoms and increases perceived well-being

Free Resources for Curbing the Risk of Social Media 

We've pulled together high-impact resources from our new social media content into a free downloadable packet to help educators and leaders take action now. The packet includes:

• Engaging, relevant lessons that provide a meaningful entry point into helping students make better choices online.
  
  
• Quick activities that can spark meaningful conversations and shifts in students' digital usage.
  
  
• Accompanying slide decks and workbook pages that make it easy to integrate into what you're already doing.
  
  
• Content for elementary, middle, and high School students.

Download now to help your students avoid the negative fallout of social media use and take control of their digital lives!