PO748: Social Media's Mental Health Impact on Marginalized Youth

  • PMD: 4,6
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 1: Promoting Diversity and Multicultural Competence in School Psychology

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. describe the current risks and benefits of social media use among marginalized youth;
  2. learn how to use the information presented in supporting marginalized youth, their families, and school communities; and
  3. brainstorm strategies for creating and implementing related prevention and intervention programs for both home and school settings.

Description

Gain insight into the effects of social media use on marginalized youth's mental health. Learn how school psychologists can provide preventive and intervention strategies to foster healthy social media practices.

Presenter(s)

Raychel Israel, California State University Los Angeles
Maria Faheem, California State University Los Angeles
Nicole M. Garcia, PhD, California State University Los Angeles

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