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#GoodforMEdia

A youth-led, peer mentoring & education program exploring the ME in media

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Edward: Strategies for mindfulness
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Hear from Edward about his experiences using social media and some strategies he uses to be mindful about the time he spends scrolling.

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Khoa-Nathan’s suggestions for policymakers & allies: Start centering youth
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Learn why Khoa-Nathan recommends that social media companies stop centering profit & start centering youth and consumers

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Sonia’s suggestions for policymakers: providing control over algorithms
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Learn from Sonia about the harmful effects of algorithms & how they may be limited

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Zoe’s suggestions for policymakers: data transparency
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Find out how Zoe recommends improving data transparency among social media platforms

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Emily’s suggestions for policymakers: improved content regulation
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Emily explains the importance of considering age when thinking about content regulation

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Cyrus: Living in the moment
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Cyrus shares about what he learned from posting every moment on social media

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Isabella: the content balancing act
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Hear how and why Isabella balances heavy and uplifting content in her feed

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Helena: expectations vs. reality
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How social media can amplify negative thoughts by creating unrealistic expectations

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Jamie: What I would have done differently
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Hear about how Jamie would have used social media differently to focus on the things that really matter

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Avery: Being critical with social media
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It’s important to notice what makes me feel insecure…

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Sophia: 2 strategies I use to protect my mental health
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Learn how Sophia protects her mental health by setting boundaries with social media

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Meghna: the positive & negative impacts of social media
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This is something that I would tell my younger self …

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James: Setting healthy boundaries with social media
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Find out James’ advice for his younger self or younger sibling when it comes to getting a first phone

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Zoe: The pitfalls of ad targeting
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Hear Zoe’s thoughts on what to ask social media platforms to change

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Kyra: How does your feed make you feel?
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Try to pay attention to the subtle messages that you’re getting from your feed…

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Emily: When & why to follow (& unfollow)
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Get Emily’s advice about when & why to follow or unfollow others on social media

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Our mission

Helping you navigate the good & the bad of social media

#GoodforMEdia is a youth-led, peer mentoring & education program exploring the ME in media. Using our own experiences & insights, we’re here to help you learn how to navigate social media effectively.

Testimonials, quotes

“I am involved with #GoodforMEdia because I want to decrease stigma around discussing mental health. I want to help other kids navigate the balance between social media and overall well-being.”

-Emily (she/her)

“I view social media as not just a challenge for this generation, but also a tool for expression and storytelling to make the world a better place.”

-Khoa-Nathan Ngo (he/they)

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Created for youth by youth, the #GoodforMEdia curriculum aims to share our perspectives and strategies for healthier relationships with media & technology. The GoodforMEdia team offers in-person and virtual workshops in schools, at youth-serving organizations and groups, and at conferences or other community events.

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☀️✨We’re back sharing some more insights heard from you all! We were inspired by the wisdom and reflections young people in our community offered as testimonials. 👇🏽Let us know in the comments if you resonate with any of these testimonies. 💭
☀️💭How often has a parent tried to support you through the digital age? Did you feel heard 💭 and supported? We know that young people need more support to safely navigate the online world, but often times the caring and concerned adults in our live
In Katy’s new piece “What Can I Do Instead of Doom-Scrolling” she shares tips and strategies to overcome the urge to scroll endlessly. Through some humorous bits, she provides an opportunity to shift this habit. Read at the link in
Prior to attending the Stanford Youth Online Health and Safety conference on March 13th, we collected youth testimonials with several different prompts. Our goal was to share these perspectives and ideas with policymakers so they can design social me
Last week our GoodforMEdia team had the amazing opportunity to share their experiences navigating social media and expressing ideas for much needed change to center youth well being at a Kids Onlime Safety Listening Session. We’ll be sharing mo
We want to share your insights with some important media executives, what do you think needs to change for teens to have better online experiences? Share your thoughts in the link in bio!
📣As the people who have lived with the growth and impacts of social media, we deserve to have our perspectives represented! This is our opportunity to uplift our ideas, experiences, and maybe even frustrations with the digital age. 💡 We’d lov
📣Calling all youth! We want to hear from you - and so do policymakers! 💡GoodforMEdia youth leaders will be bringing the voices of youth to lawmakers and media executives this year, sharing their ideas for how to improve social media to better suppo
🤳🏼Navigating with FOMO, especially on days centering relationships, can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! 🙌🏽 In this post, Zenia our very own youth leader, shares some tips and strategies to overcome the fear of missing out this V
💭What does the algorithm have to do with us? In “The Algorithm is Algorithming”, Audrey describes how social media apps trigger dopamine while we scroll away. 🔗Read more about how to shift the way we approach socials and avoid the scr
Endless scrolling on our phones is something a lot of us do. 🤳🏼 But how do we know when to stop? 🛑 Check out a few tips from Jimin, one of our youth members. Do you have any strategies of your own? Let us know in the comments 👇
📣New blog post out! Have you ever tried to take a break from an app? Or maybe your phone entirely? 📴 Lukas did, and in his written piece, he describes the effort and intention behind his digital detox. 🤳🏼 thanks for sharing your experiences with
📣Is one of your New Years resolutions to be more present? Don’t know where to start? Isabella’s piece “8 Tips to Regain Control Over Social Media” has got you covered! 🔗find our blog linked in bio! Let us know how you re
✏️ Youth are often told to reduce time spent on social media... but what about the time we do spend online? Read more on our blog! What do you think about screen time? Let us know in the comments 🔗 Website linked in bio! #screentimeforkids #youthm
✨Join our team!✨ 📣Are you a young person passionate about the intersection of social media and mental health? 📣Do you want to connect with a group of like-minded youth to share your experiences on social media platforms? 💡send in an application!