Technology & Mental Health
Technology and social media are a constant part of any teenager's life. This page will help you learn healthy ways to use technology and will help you determine if the way you use technology is impacting your mental health. Also, please reach out to a counselor or Student Support Advocate if you need help balancing technology and your mental health.
The Pressure to Stay Connected
How Much is Too Much Screen Time?
Sexting, Relationships, and Risks
Who Are You on Social Media?
Positive and Negative Impacts of Social Media
There are both positive and negative aspects of social media. While social media provides an excellent platform for news sharing, creativity display, and learning, it also can cause problems with insomnia, anxiety and depression. Click below for more information on positive ways social media can impact your life.
Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health?
This TEDx talk can help you determine how your social media life may be impacting your mental health.
Civil Discourse Online
Students hear from Cameron Kasky, Parkland school shooting survivor and March for Our Lives activist, on what he learned about civil discourse online and how to foster common ground with others, even in disagreement.
Video Game Addiction
Learn the risk factors, signs, dangers, and treatment of video game addiction.
Information for educators, parents, and young people. It is used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is and encourages users of technology to be and become responsible Digital Citizens.