Social Media and Mental health via zoom

Date/Time

05/06/2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Social Media Bitesize

Who the course is for:  This course is for those working with children and young people (in any capacity), and parents, carers, or those caring for children and young people.

About this course: It provides insight into the current trending social media apps and gaming platforms used by children and young people and how to protect their mental health while keeping them safe online. Developing platforms such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) are explored.

In this bitesize course, we will explore:

• The positives and negatives of using social media for our social and emotional wellbeing.
• Apps and platforms popular with young people, and why.
• Bridging the gap between adults and young people.
• How to protect children and young people’s mental health and stay safe online.
• Support services and useful apps, websites, and tools to support children and young people online.

Learning outcomes:

1. Understand social media’s negative influences on a child or young person.
2. Have an awareness of the positive and negative influences social media can have on a child or young person’s mental health.
3. Have knowledge of the current trending apps and what you need to be aware of.
4. Have an awareness of the safety features of the apps.
5. Increase confidence to have an open conversation about social media with young people.

Time length: 1 hour

Delivery method: via Zoom. You will receive confirmation and a link to the session from the deliverer via email before the course date.

Delivered by: Mia Magee (miam@mya.org.uk)

PLEASE NOTE:

You will be sent an email from donotreply@mail.liverpoolcamhs.com confirming your booking status, so we recommend you add this email to your safe sender list and check your spam folder if you do not receive your email.

Certificates of attendance will only be issued to the lead event booker – not additional delegates made on the same booking. If you require a personal certificate, please ensure you proceed with your own individual booking.

Please contact miaM@mya.org.uk for more information about this course.

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