The Effects of Social Media on Teenage Anxiety
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Educational Goal
Participants will gain increased competency in working with teenagers and their families on anxiety caused and exacerbated by social media.
Description
The goal of the presentation is to educate providers on navigating various social media platforms in order to educate adolescents and their families about their potential negative mental health effects. Providers will learn how social media directly influences teenagers and their thought processes, which has been shown to cause increased anxiety. Providers will learn how to communicate with teenagers and their families about using social media appropriately which can increase positive relationships within the family and decrease anxiety.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Natasha Smith was born and raised in Opelousas, LA. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Liberal Arts with a major in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, followed by a Masters of Social Work degree from the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La. Natasha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners. Natasha specializes in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and a Certified Telemental Health Professional. Natasha has worked in the child welfare sector, as well being a Clinical Director and Supervisor.