Course Duration: 30+ minutes
This CPD-certified Social Media and Mental Health training course explores the effects of social media and looks at ways to control its use to help users think and feel better.
Increased social media use has been shown to have a profoundly negative effect on our mental health. It has been linked to depression, anxiety, self-harm, loneliness and suicidal thoughts.
| Course Duration | 30+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | CPD |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections::
The course certificate includes:
A CPD-certified training certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Many reports have connected social media use with negative consequences to well-being. People using social media for more than three hours daily are more likely to experience mental health issues, as per a recent survey.
Social media addiction and problematic social media use is sometimes referred to as social network syndrome. It includes symptoms such as adding unknown people, spending significant time on social media and feeling anxious when not getting a response. If you have ever felt a constant craving to check your mobile, you have likely experienced this type of addiction.
This course can provide a way to use social media in a healthy way, especially for those relying on it for their job.
Research now clearly shows a connection between the use of social media and poor mental health. While online social networking tools have become a part of our lives and businesses, it is important to recognise how they affect our mental health. This training course looks at what the research says about the relationship between social media and mental health, and ways to curb use and feel better.
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