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General posts

• Children and teens are experiencing intense emotions while spending much of their lives online. Learn more and find #mentalhealth resources from Mental Health America: mhanational.org/youth-tech
• Excessive social media use has been linked to increased risks for #mentalhealth conditions, which can impact school performance for children and teens. Learn more and find resources to help your child or student at mhanational.org/youth-tech
• Parents, caregivers, and school personnel can make a positive impact by educating young people about #mentalhealth and modeling healthy social media use. Learn more and find resources: mhanational.org/youth-tech

Toolkit posts

• Adults can and should prepare children and teens to protect their #mentalhealth online. Mental Health America’s “Selfies, Social, and Screens” toolkit is a great, free resource to help you get started: mhanational.org/youth-tech
• Social media isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Mental Health America has the #mentalhealth resources you need to help young people navigate the virtual world: mhanational.org/youth-tech
• Mental Health America’s “Selfies, Social, and Screens” toolkit can help parents, caregivers, and school personnel reduce the negative impact of social media and leverage its positive qualities. Learn more: mhanational.org/youth-tech

Screening posts

• When the online world gets overwhelming, take a moment to check in on your #mentalhealth. Taking a free, anonymous screen at mhascreening.org is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do so.
• Mental Health America offers free #mentalhealth screenings for children, teens, and adults. After the screen,  you’ll receive more information to help you determine next steps. Get started at mhascreening.org.
• If you think your child’s time online is impacting their #mentalhealth, take the parent mental health test and find resources at mhanscreening.org.

Crisis posts

• Online spaces can expose young people to cyberbullying, harassment, and body image concerns—all of which can impact #mentalhealth. If you believe a child or teen is in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also text MHA to 741741.
• Serious signs that a child or teen is in crisis should be addressed immediately. If you believe a young person is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also text MHA to 741741.