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Impacts of Social Media: Parenting in the 21st Century

Program Details:
September 9, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee:
$40.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
2.00
Registration Deadline:
9/8/25 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
9/7/25 9:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
A presentation on the complex relationship between social media, children, and adolescents and mental health. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how digital platforms influence mental health, identity development, self-esteem, attention, and social behavior in young users. The course highlights both the potential benefits and risks of social media use, including exposure to misinformation, cyberbullying, unrealistic beauty standards, and addictive patterns of use. In addition, the session provides actionable strategies for educators, parents, and caregivers to guide youth towards healthier online behaviors. Topics include fostering critical thinking, setting digital boundaries, promoting media literacy, and cultivating a balanced relationship with technology.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Develop a knowledge of current social media and adjacent technologies.
  • Identify current trends regarding social media use among youth.
  • Review current research/literature relating social media use to mental health.
  • Explore benefits/risks associated with social media use.
  • Discuss how to implement safe social media practices within your home.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Worker
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 2 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Counselors/Therapist
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 2 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.2 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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