Unit Award Scheme

121052 SOCIAL MEDIA AND MENTAL HEALTH

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	watch a video about the main effects of social media on mental health	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	participate in a discussion about the topic	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
shown knowledge of
3	the meaning of the concepts highlight reel, social currency, FOMO (fear of missing out) and addiction	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	discuss and evaluate the key positive and negative effects on mental health of at least two media platforms, eg Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat	Summary sheet
5	identify a minimum of two negative effects of social media on a person's health	Summary sheet
6	outline at least two ways of combatting these negative effects.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 23 May 2024Level - Level One