Your reflective journal is an opportunity to assimilate information you have learned from multiple sources ,

Instructions

Your response should be approximately 200 to 250 words and should provide your thoughts on the impact of social media on adolescent mental health. When crafting your response, please consider topics such as body image, cyber bulling, and gender identity and the impact social media can have on an adolescent in areas such as these.

Writing Prompt

Social media has become an integral part of many adolescents' lives, and while it can have some positive effects, it can also have negative effects on their mental health.

What are the effects of social media on adolescent mental health?

• Consider factors such as cyberbullying, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), negative body image, sleep disturbances, addiction, comparison and self-esteem.