Course Code: REL-BHC-0-SMBHCA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall the potential benefits and risks associated with youth and social media use
Describe how risky or problematic social media use influences the mental health of children and adolescents.
Identify ways to mitigate the risks associated with the use of social media.
Outline:
Section 1: Social Media Use
Introduction
The Benefits of Social Media Use
The Developing Brain and Social Media Use
Review Question
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Is Social Media Harmful?
The Negatives of Social Media
Time Spent Online
Lifestyle Choices
Exposure to Unhealthy Content
Review Question
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Mental Health Conditions and Treatment
Social Media Influence on Mental Health
Assessing for PSMU
Treating PSMU
Review Question
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; General Staff; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Physicians; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.