Selfies, social, & screens: Navigating virtual spaces for youth. Back-to-school toolkit 2023

The 2023 Mental Health America Back-to-School toolkit focuses on an area that MHA has seen be a key driver of youth mental health concerns: social media and online activity. The toolkit, “Selfies, Social, & Screens: Navigating Virtual Spaces for Youth,” provides educational information and tips on how to tackle some of the most common online stressors for youth, like social comparison, body image, misinformation, and cyberbullying. Inside the toolkit you’ll find: Fact sheets and tips for youth Fact sheets and tips for adults Key messages A sample drop-in article Sample social media posts and images Posters A guide to national and local resources