Youth and tech graphics

Using graphics or messaging in your day-to-day communications is a great way to raise mental health awareness about youth and technology. We’ve created sample text and graphics to make it easy for you to share.

Posters

Social media graphics

Social media sample text

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.

This campaign is supported by contributions from Walgreen and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.