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The Ripple Effect of Social Media on Youth Well-being

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
11:00 am1:00 pm

Do you believe that social media is impacting the mental health of our youth? This training provides the latest research from the Surgeon General of the US about how social media decreases social connections, social capital, and community. This erosion has contributed to the mental health crisis of our young people.

Participants will:
1. Identify how social media impacts youth mental health
2. Explain how the latest research can educate professionals and families to address social media usage and plan development.
3. Practice activities that professionals can use to educate young people and their families

Our Program Partners

  • Lions
  • Kroger
  • DCFS
  • Optima
  • Poshard
  • Prevent Child Abuse
  • Illinois CASA
    Illinois CASA
  • National CASA
  • New Hope
    New Hope