Unit Award Scheme

121035 SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1watch a video about the main effects of social media on mental healthSummary sheet
2participate in a discussion about the link between social media and mental healthSummary sheet
3discuss and evaluate the main positive and negative effects on mental health of at least three social media platforms, eg Instagram, Facebook, SnapchatSummary sheet
4identify a minimum of two negative effects of social media on a person's healthSummary sheet
5outline at least two ways of combating the negative effects of social media Summary sheet

shown knowledge of

6the concepts of the highlight reel, social currency, FOMO ( fear of missing out) and addiction.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 20 May 2024Level - Level One