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Takeaways from the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory earlier this year entitled “Social Media and Youth Mental Health.” In this public statement, Dr. Murthy summarizes the (limited and often methodologically shaky) research related to adolescents use of social media. His primary focus is on mental health, though other aspects of child wellbeing are also…
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Preventing Bullying and Cyberbullying by Building Hope
NOTE: Since April 2020, we have been offering every one of our presentations and trainings in virtual modalities (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, Teams, Hopin, Skype). Reach out if you need specifics, as we’ve optimized the way we engage with our audiences from afar! With the development of positive psychology over the last few decades, practitioners have…
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Technology Use Contract
Use this Technology Use Contract to establish an open line of communication regarding the child and parent expectations when it comes to using technology. Download PDF
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Social Media and Tech Misuse Scenarios
This resources provides scenarios that parents, educators, and other adults can use to discuss issues that may come up when young people are using technology. Hinduja, S. & Patchin, J. W. (2023). Social Media and Tech Misuse Scenarios. Cyberbullying Research Center. Retrieved [insert date], from https://cyberbullying.org/Social-Media-and-Tech-Misuse-Scenarios.pdf Download the Scenarios
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This Juneteenth: Fight Legislation that Devalues and Marginalizes Communities of Color
Numerous recent laws, enacted under the guise of election security or public safety, have disproportionately targeted African Americans and other marginalized communities.
Harassment in TikTok Comments: A Pilot Test of the TikTok Research API
In the Spring of 2023, TikTok released a Research API to academic researchers in the United States in an effort to “enhance transparency with the research community” and “stay accountable to how we moderate and recommend content.”1 According to their documentation, approved access allows for the retrieval of: • Public account data, such as user…
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Celebrating Juneteenth: Embrace Freedom, Honor History & Cultivate Unity
Juneteenth is a significant and historic observance that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
Mental Health Month: Shedding Light on Adolescent Depression
Among the myriad of mental health challenges, depression continues to be a prominent and pressing concern, particularly among adolescents. It’s critical to shed light on the reality of adolescent depression, addressing its validity and offering hope for those navigating this complex journey.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is a month of celebration and recognition as we honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Embrace Love and Diversity: Celebrating Pride Month
Throughout June, people around the world come together to honor the rich history, progress, and resilience of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Embracing Allyship: Standing with the LGBTQ+ Community
Explore practical actions LGBTQ+ allies can take to foster inclusivity, promote understanding, and create positive change.
Generative AI Risks and Harms – The Role of Platforms and Users
Generative AI is revolutionizing the way that content is created as user-friendly tools have made their way into the hands of the masses around the world. The possibilities seem endless, and their application may impact almost every sector of society. Since the beginning of time, though, every novel technology suffused with promise also provides an…
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Generative AI as a Vector for Harassment and Harm
As a social science researcher studying trust and safety on online platforms, it is critical to think through potential risks and negative impacts associated with the use of generative AI technologies. To be sure, its potential is incredible – and will benefit societal members in almost limitless ways. In this environment of giddy euphoria about…
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From Bullying to Mental Health: Navigating the Challenges of Adolescence
Bullying is not just a physical act of violence, but it can also have serious mental health consequences. Teenagers go through a lot of changes and experiences that can affect our emotional and mental well-being. Bullying can add to these challenges and have a detrimental effect on their mental health.
April is Diversity Month! Celebrate a World of Differences.
Diversity promotes inclusivity, understanding, and appreciation for different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. When we celebrate diversity, we recognize the value of each individual and acknowledge the contributions that people from different backgrounds can bring to our society.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility is held annually on March 31st to celebrate the lives of transgender and non-binary individuals across the world.
A Teen’s View of Social Media in 2023
I met Amelia when speaking at a high school in Central Florida, and was struck by her wide-angle view on the impact of social media in her life, and in the lives of her peers. I thought our readers could learn a lot from her insights, and so I asked her to provide this year’s…
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Take it Down: A New Tool to Combat the Unauthorized Sharing of Explicit Images of Minors
It has long been stressed that once you send an image to someone else, or post it online, you lose complete control over how that image is used and where it might end up. While this is still mostly true, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), with funding from Meta, has developed…
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The National Day of Racial Healing is Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Created and hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in 2017, this special day is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action from the effects of racism to create a more just and unbiased world. Let’s Talk About It!
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