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What’s on My Mind – A Teen’s Guide to Thinking, Feeling, and Figuring Things Out: Social Media

With billions of people logging on each day, teens may feel pressure to keep up with their peers and depict a specific image online. Help them find ways to enjoy social media while maintaining safety and their authentic sense of self. 

Grades Teen

Social media plays a huge role in everyday life, but constant online connection can sometimes take a toll on your teen’s self-image and well-being. The Social Media chapter of What’s on My Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Thinking, Feeling, and Figuring Things Out offers practical guidance and reflective activities designed for independent use, helping teens navigate online spaces thoughtfully and safely.

This chapter addresses social media’s impact and encourages reflection on personal habits, online interactions, and emotional responses. It balances practical tips with exercises that foster self-awareness, mindfulness and digital well-being.

In this chapter, teens will explore:

  • How social media can affect self-image and mood
  • Practical tips for healthy, balanced social media use
  • Reflective prompts for examining online habits and feelings
  • Guidance on staying safe while navigating digital spaces

Download this resource to provide your teen with practical tools and reflective exercises that encourage safer, more mindful engagement with social media and greater emotional well-being.

This chapter from the mental health workbook, ‘What’s on My Mind’, is made possible thanks to a generous donation from First International Bank & Trust. 

To learn more about this workbook and explore other chapters, visit What’s on My Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Thinking, Feeling, and Figuring Things Out.

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