Social Media Influences on Health

Social Media Influences on Health

Option One

In our rapidly advancing digital age, social media platforms have become epicenters of information dissemination. However, amidst the wealth of knowledge, misinformation has seeped into various aspects of life, including health-related topics. This spread of inaccurate information is not limited to specific subjects but encompasses diverse areas such as fitness, exercise, sleep, substance/addiction, sexual health, body image, and chronic illness. As we navigate this intricate landscape of information, let’s delve into the following questions:

1. How do you differentiate between real and fake news on social media?
2. What sources do you trust for health-related information?
3. Have you seen any specific examples of misinformation on social media? What were they and how did you verify their accuracy?
4. What impact can misinformation have on public health, and what can be done to address this issue?
5. How can this be prevented?
6. Find a social media post related to health that has been debunked by fact-checkers. Chat about how it can negatively impact individual health. 
7. Can social media really change the way we think about social issues and construct our reality?

Option Two

Social media can potentially impact individuals’ health in various ways. Health can include but is not limited to: mental health, physical health, social health, emotional health, spiritual health, financial health, sexual health, and occupational health. (Feel free to discuss the types of health that resonate with you.) For this discussion post, consider the following questions:

1. What impact can social media have on children’s health and wellbeing?
2. Are there any specific examples of social media content that can be harmful to children’s mental health? What are they and how can they be addressed?
3. What are some ways in which social media use can impact health?
4. What are some positive impacts of social media use on health? 
5. What are some negative impacts of social media use on health?
6. In what ways can social media use impact one’s overall well-being? 
7. Choose a recent news article or social media trend that discusses health. Share the article or trend with the class and provide your opinion on the topic.
8. Can social media really change the way we think about social issues and construct our reality?

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