Digital Validation: How Likes and Comments Affect Our Mood
Social media is woven into daily life — for kids, teens, and adults alike. It connects us, entertains us, and keeps us informed. But it also shapes how we feel about ourselves in ways that aren’t always obvious. Scrolling through curated highlights, chasing likes, and comparing our lives to others can quietly affect our mood, self-esteem, and sense of belonging.
In this recorded presentation, Marta Ramos, MLFP explores the real mental health effects of social media use — and offers practical, achievable strategies for building a healthier relationship with it. Whether you’re a parent trying to guide your kids, a caregiver supporting young adults, or simply someone who wants to be more intentional about screen time, this webinar gives you tools you can start using today.
What you’ll learn
- How social media shapes our everyday lives and why its effects on mental health are easy to overlook
- The connection between social media use and shifts in mood and self-esteem
- Ways to engage in other activities and give yourself permission to step away
- Concrete steps you can take today to support healthier social media habits — for yourself and your family