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CPD Effects of Social Media on Children and Young People’s Mental Health

£42.75 GBP

Discover the impact of social media on children’s mental health, including issues like cyberbullying and screen addiction. Gain practical strategies to help foster a safer, more positive online environment.

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✅ Online-Based ✅ Fully Accredited ✅ Recognised Internationally 

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Social media is a central part of daily life for many children and young people, offering opportunities for connection, creativity, and entertainment. Yet, overuse and negative online interactions can have a serious impact on mental health—contributing to anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and disrupted sleep patterns. Exposure to cyberbullying, idealised body images, and peer pressure can make these challenges even more severe. That’s why it’s important to recognise both the benefits and the potential risks of social media use.

This course takes a closer look at how social media affects mental health, drawing on research and real-life case studies. You’ll explore how platforms shape emotional wellbeing, influence screen time behaviour, and affect how young people view themselves. The course also covers tools for improving digital safety, such as privacy settings, parental controls, and content moderation features.

You’ll gain practical guidance on how to set healthy boundaries, manage screen time, and encourage positive and responsible use of social media.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a stronger understanding of the relationship between social media and mental health—along with practical steps to help protect and support young users in the digital world.

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