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Safeguarding: Social Media & Mental Health

Social Media is often scrutinised as having a negative impact on children’s mental health. Children and young people are now growing up in a technology dominated world, and social media plays a major role in their social lives. This balanced guide focuses at both the positive and negative impacts that social media can bring to young people and their mental health.

https://nationalonlinesafety.com/hub/view/guide/social-media-mental-health-the-positive-and-negative-impacts 

In this section...

Parent and carers guide to live streaming

Top 15 most dangerous apps for children

New online safety priorities for Ofcom and effects of social media on children

The ABC online safety checklist

AI and nude images

Fake Celebrity Chatbots - Harmful Content

What Parents & Educators Need to Know about TikTok

Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents

Keeping safe online :: a guide for parents & teachers

Managing In-Game Spending

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