Our guides and tools
These resources were created to help youth & their adult allies navigate the positive and negative aspects of social media.
GoodforMEdia’s Guides
GoodforMEdia’s Conversation Cards
GoodforMEdia's conversation cards were developed by our youth leaders to help their peers explore their relationships with social media and tech. Created to spark meaningful and open dialogue, this deck can be used in many ways, including:
A fun game played between friends
A reflective activity between youth and parents/teachers
An icebreaker for workshops, clubs, activities
On a roadtrip or around the dinner table!
GoodforMEdia’s Quick Tools
Digital Days of Summer Challenge
Summer break means more free time, but it can also mean more screen time. Looking for balance this summer? GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders created fun challenges to help you unplug, try new things, and enjoy summer both on and offline.
Try it! Download this card, complete a challenge, and mark it off as you go. Share your progress on social media using #GFMDigitalDaysOfSummer!
Download the printable version | Download the digital version
10 Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health in a Digital World
We know that tech and social media affect youth mental health but simply telling young people to log off and avoid using these platforms is not fair or realistic. That’s why GoodforMEdia youth leaders created these tips for redefining your relationship with the media and finding ways to protect your wellbeing while staying connected. Whether you’re looking for a quick reminder for yourself or something to share with friends, this handout makes it easy to keep these strategies close at hand.
NEW! 6 Tips to Shake the Scroll-to-Sleep Habit
Scrolling before bed has become a common nighttime habit for young people. What may start as a quick check of notifications or a few videos can easily turn into an hour of doomscrolling, and before you know it, you’re having trouble falling asleep. That’s why GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders created this one-page tip sheet with simple ways to rethink your nighttime routine and build healthier habits. Whether you’re looking for a quick reminder for yourself or something to share with friends, this tip sheet makes it easy to keep these strategies close at hand.
NEW! 9 Tips for Navigating Group Chats
Group chats help us stay connected with friends, classmates, family members, and communities. But these conversations over text can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or pressure. Developed by GoodforMEdia Youth Leaders, this tip sheet offers simple ways to navigate group chats while supporting respectful communication and your wellbeing.
Featured Media
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
A new book from APA Publishing, "Social Media and Youth Mental Health", edited by GoodforMEdia's co-founder Vicki Harrison, takes a balanced look at the issue through the contributions of 40 authors from around the world and features youth perspectives throughout -including from some of our own GoodforMEdia youth!
The HOPE Podcast
A collaboration between GoodforMEdia and the Healthy Online Platform for Everyone (HOPE) Coalition, this podcast centers young people’s lived experiences on social media and encourages all of us to build healthy relationships with technology. 💫