Social Media Safety: Key Considerations for Professionals Supporting Children and Adolescents

With the advent of social media new realities have surfaced. There is a dire need to support continued

attention and education to ensure positive mental health outcomes and well-being for those engaging in

social media use. For children and adolescents populations key considerations should be taken to ensure

that safety measures are taken to prevent online predation, exploitation, harassment, and cyberbullying. This

webinar will discuss the prevalence, predictors, and cautions of adverse social media experiences among

vulnerable populations. A special focus will be placed on children, adolescents, and populations with