Social Media & Gaming Family Guides
Gaming Guide
Video gaming poses a variety of potential dangers to teens and children. This guide was created to help parents and guardians better understand and address these dangers. It includes information about the most popular games, along with practical tips and other advice to help gamers stay safe online.
Social Media Guide
New and larger amounts of research indicate that the increased use of social media is directly tied to poor mental health in teens and children. This guide explains the risks associated with the most popular social media apps and includes advice on how to better protect children’s mental health.
Gaming & Social Media Video Presentation
Watch the video presentation and get an understanding of the challenges children are facing today.
Want to spread the word?
Schools, medical professionals, churches, community organizations and other nonprofit groups can greatly help parents and guardians recognize the dangers posed to teens and children by unhealthy gaming and social media habits. This media kit contains all the tools you need to help spread the word and share the important information contained in our two parental guides
Download the flyer
Download social media posts
Download the Powerpoint presentation
Video Gaming and Social Media Glossary
Resources
- The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory – Social Media and Youth Mental Health
- American Academy of Pediatrics – Family Media Plan
- American Academy of Pediatrics - Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
- Stopbullying.org – How to Report Cyberbullying
- Youth Engaged 4 Change – Tip Sheet on Social Media Use and Mental Health
