Navigating Social Media

Social media is a big part of today’s world. It’s a great way to connect with friends, share your interests, and discover new things. But it’s important to know how to keep yourself safe and protect your mental health while you’re scrolling.

This page is here to give you some tips and advice so you can enjoy social media safely and look after your wellbeing.

1. Protect your privacy: keep profiles private and think before sharing personal information like your location, school or full name.

2. Stay safe from strangers: be cautious about accepting friend requests or DMs from people you don’t know and always report or block anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable.

3. Think before you post: remember once it’s online, it’s hard to take it back.

4. Look after your wellbeing: take breaks if you start to feel overwhelmed and unfollow / mute accounts that don’t make you feel good about yourself.

5. Dealing with negativity: if you experience bullying online or see harmful content, report it to the platform and talk to an adult you trust. Remember, it’s ok to step away and focus on positive spaces online.

6. Check your screen time: set limits to avoid spending too much time scrolling and use apps / phone settings to manage screen time.