Social media and mental health part 1

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In part 1 of this lesson young people will consider what their best self looks like and explore different aspects of social media including the relationship between social media use and mental health.
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What's included?

  • Lesson PowerPoint

    A ready to go, structured and well-resourced powerpoint with a variety of strategies and activities on social media and mental health.

  • Guided audio-tracks

    An audio track, adapted from our NHS-approved adult audio track, guides pupils to consider what their best self looks like

  • Pupil booklet

    Pupils can work through a downloadable, printable booklet as the lesson is taught so that they can record their thoughts and reflections.

  • Class discussions

    Pupils can take part in discussions, as a class or in pairs or small groups. Teachers and pupils have both reported that these class discussions are unique, engaging and a way for the class to understand each other better.

What do young people say?

Feedback from young people who have been surveyed about social media use has revealed that the messaging around social media only being bad for mental health is having little impact on most young people as it causes them to switch off to it because they feel like they are being lectured.

Which is why...

This lesson takes a different approach and:

  • Asks pupils to reflect on some opinions that have been put forward about social media

  • Considers the reasons that age restrictions exist and gets pupils thinking about the time they spend on social media

  • Explores the relationship between social media use and mental health.

What are the benefits?

Pupils can come away from this lesson a little bit more mindful about the time they spend on social media and what they use it for, so that they can make more informed decisions about their relationship with it.

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