Course Code: REL-BHC-0-SMBH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Recall two positive and two negative ways that social media influences mental well-being.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of problematic social media use and the behavioral health interventions used to treat the condition.
Describe two different ways to support the healthy use of social media.
Outline:
Section 1: Social Media Use
Introduction
Benefits of Social Media Use
Key Takeaways
Section 2: The Downsides of Social Media
Distress and Social Media Use
Is Social Media Addiction Real?
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Social Media Use and Mental Health
Mental Health Conditions
Treatment Approaches for PSMU
How to Support Healthy Social Media Use
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; General Staff; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Physicians; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.