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Hello, welcome to my first Padlet!
I created this for my LIBE 477 course at UBC where I have been learning more about digital media. Throughout this course I kept having the same contradictory thoughts: 'digital media is amazing', and 'digital media is problematic'. The technology is exciting and ever changing, but not without a dark side. Digital technology is here to stay. I believe that knowledge is powerful and that with more knowledge, we will be better equipped to use our current and future technologies in ways that are cognizant and supportive of our mental and emotional health. This Padlet is meant to be a collection of resources and information to help in that goal. Enjoy!

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This video gives concrete tips for healthy social media use as well as explaining how social media use can negitively impact us.

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This resource is from the American Academy of Pediatrics

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By: Richard J. Chung, MD, FAAP

If your teenage child is dealing with anxiety, depression or any other mental health concern right now, you're not alone. More than a year after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joined with other organizations to declare a national emergency in youth mental health, many teens are still struggling.

Still, you may wonder whether the symptoms are part of the biological and social changes all young people go through on their way to adulthood, or something more. As a parent or caregiver, how do you know when to talk with your teen and their doctor about mental health?

Read on to learn more about teen mental health, including signs someone is struggling and may need more support. You can also visit the AAP YouTube channel for a series of videos for teens on mental health. The videos address topics including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm and other topics. Share with someone you care about:

Pressures teens face

Youth mental health expert raised concerns about the extreme pressures on children and teens throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet the lingering effects of school closures and other COVID-related stressors are not the only factors in teen stress. Many young people are also dealing with:

Overwhelming pressure to figure out their future, get good grades or gain admission to elite colleges and universities

The need to be superstars in sports, the performing arts or other extracurriculars

Tough schedules that don't allow enough time for rest, relaxation and unstructured fun

Bullying (whether in person, via social media or both)

Persistent fears about climate change, global conflict and other weighty issues

Discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation​, weight, religion, disability or other factors

Problems related to a poverty or lack of money for safe, stable housing and enough nutritious food.

How will I know if my teen is struggling?

The mental health symptoms you might see in your child will, of course, be unique to them. But as a parent or caregiver, you have a good sense of what their "normal" looks like.

Signs your teen may be having mental health difficulties

In addition to more overt symptoms like mood swings, irritability, anger and tearfulness, you may see:

Notable changes in sleep, weight, eating habits or other everyday patterns

Loss of interest in the things they usually love or quitting activities that they enjoy

Withdrawing more than usual from friends, family and community

Canceling plans with their closest friends with little or no explanation

Academic struggles that seem different or more intense: for example, failing quizzes in their favorite subject or refusing to do homework that once would have seemed easy

Running thoughts or worries that won't leave them alone

A whole new set of friends you've never met before

Refusing to talk about what's bothering them, even after you've made it as safe as possible to discuss hard issues openly

Obsession with a certain goal, possibly with the belief that if they don't achieve it, their life will never be the same

Signs of drug, alcohol or other substance use

Signs of self-harm such as cuts, burns, bruises, etc. that your teen tries to hide or can't explain fully and credibly

Sexual activity or interest that seems new or more intense than before

Keep in mind that having just one symptom on this list doesn't mean your teen is experiencing a full-blown crisis. Biological changes, including the hormone shifts all tweens and teens go through, can affect your child's mood, school performance and more. But if you consistently see one or more of these signs, it's time to open a conversation about mental health with your teen.

What mental health conditions are most common for teens?

Young people face pretty much the same array of mental health challenges that adults do. However, these are the most common mental health conditions seen in U.S. tweens and teens:

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) affects nearly 10% of all U.S. kids aged 3 to 17.

Nearly 9.5% experience anxiety that interferes with their everyday functioning.

Around 4.5% live with depression. In teens, depression may or may not look like the stereotyped tearful blues. Symptoms of depression can sometimes look more like anger/irritability.

Though they are less common, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa can cause major health problems for teens and young adults. Self-harm,thought to be underreported, is another serious concern for tweens and teens.

Are drinking and drugs part of the problem?

Substance use is very common among teens. It can combine with mental health issues (and in most cases, making them worse).

Around 15% of all high-school students say they have used street drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, inhalants, heroin, meth, hallucinogens or MDMA (also called ecstasy or molly). Some 14% report they have misused prescription opioids. Nearly 30% say they've tried alcohol and 14% admit to binge drinking. A frightening 17% got into a car driven by someone who had been drinking, exposing them to a whole new level of danger.

Substance use is a concern all its own-one you should definitely discuss with your teen, even if you don't see signs of mental health issues. But noticing it alongside mental health symptoms raises extra concern. Drinking and drugs are often used to cope with difficult feelings or circumstances. This can signal deep emotional pain that needs to be addressed.

What role does social media play?

Young people spend a lot of time on sites such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and others. One study found that 90% of teens aged 13 to 18 use multiple platforms, with more than 60% engaging with social media every day.

We are still learning about the ways social media can affect human health, especially among children and teens. Healthy use of social media can foster positive connections. However, some young people may face greater risks for negative effects. See " Social Media & Your Child's Mental Health: What the Research Says" for insights that can help you consider social media's impact on your child.

How can I open conversations with my child?

Here are some points to consider as you open the door to discussing your teen's mental health. Ideally, this should be a a series of ongoing conversations and "check ins" that you have with your child. This can help support your child's mental health and also give you a foundation for times your child may be struggling more and need more problem-focused support.

Resolve to listen more than you speak. Nothing will send your teen running the other way faster than failing to see and hear them fully. You will need to manage your own fears during the conversation so you can avoid autobiographical listening. This happens when you filter everything through your own life lens instead of listening for deep understanding.

Realize that mental health stigma still exists. Despite much progress, some people still believe that having a mental health condition means someone is broken, untrustworthy or potentially violent. In fact, many don't seek mental health treatment because they're afraid of what others will think of them. If you're concerned about the harm stigma can do to your teen, this article may help.

What to remember about mental health​ as you move forward

How can our pediatrician support us?

Your pediatrician cares about your child's health and has helped many other parents and caregivers with mental health concerns. Your pediatrician also knows about local resources you can tap to support your teen, now and throughout the healing process.

Pediatricians can explain treatment options, including medications that might help. They can also refer you to mental health specialists who can evaluate your teen. In this way, your pediatrician will become part of a care team that can help you create a treatment plan, as well as a crisis plan that spells out what you will do if things get worse for your child.

What if my teen is having thoughts of suicide?

Suicidal thoughts or actions should NEVER be ignored. If your teen is in crisis right now, call The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or text 'TALK" to 741741. Trained lifeline staff will help you figure out immediate steps to protect your child.

If your teen is thinking about suicide but not in crisis, it's still vitally important to get help. Call your child's pediatrician or mental health provider right away to find resources and plan for appropriate treatment and support.

If you're concerned you might be missing the warning signs of suicide, here is an article that may help.

Proactively promote mental health & self-care

Also keep in mind that mental health is not just about responding to problems. It is important to promote positive mental health and resilience in everyday, proactive ways.

Even if your teen is doing fine, help them find time for self care and mood-boosting healthy habits. Make time to enjoy each other as a family. Positive activities and relationships can have a protective, "scaffolding" effect on mental health.

We all have good days and bad days, just as days when we feel healthier than other times. Mental health should stay on our radar; promoting it should be among our day-to-day goals.

More information

About Dr. Chung

Richard J. Chung, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist in Durham, North Carolina. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Adolescence.

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Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Child Needs Help

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For many teenagers, the transitions that accompany adolescence and other pressures can lead to one or more of a variety of mental health disorders. Here are signs parents and caregivers can watch for, and information to help know when they may need more support.

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This course is provided by Well Central and is affiliated with the Canadian Mental Health Association.

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The Well-being Course is an innovative, online learning experience designed to assist people achieve greater levels of mental health, well-being and life satisfaction and it’s totally free.

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For everyone well-being is a journey. The secret is committing to that journey and taking those first steps with hope and belief in yourself.

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The following tips come from McLean Hospital, a mental health facility affiliated with Harvard Medical School

4 Tips to Fight Digital Burnout:
-Don't respond to messages right away - remove some of the sense of urgency associated with digital forms of communication
-leave it at work - limit the times when you are available, especially for communication relating to work. Consider putting your phone away during meals and limiting the times and frequency in which you check your work email
-Face-to-Face, Not Screen-to-Screen - choose in-person contact when possible
-Cull Your Digital Herd - limit the number of social media platforms you use

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4 Ways to Fight Back

The most effective way to combat digital burnout is to simply log out, unplug, and relax. But it is not that easy. The 24/7 demands of our connected world make it nearly impossible to go cold turkey and turn away from our digital devices. With that in mind, here are a few real-world strategies for fighting digital burnout:

1. Don't Respond Right Away

Many people feel the need to drop what they're doing and answer messages as soon as they come in. This constant sense of urgency can lead people to feel overwhelmed and anxious. To fight these feelings, set aside certain times of the day to answer your texts and emails. Remember that not all communication is urgent. Most of it can wait. "In our clinical program, we've worked to be efficient about our internal communication," said Potter. "We implemented an email code that helps with urgency and need for response. For example, we'll write 'NRN' for no response needed if sending an update so the recipient knows they don't need to write back."

2. Leave It at Work

Your phone and computer allow you to be in contact with your coworkers 24/7. But do you really need to stay in touch after business hours? Try putting your phone away when you are having dinner with the family, taking a walk, or watching a movie. Also, do not check your work email before you go to bed. Relax and get a good night's sleep. Your messages will be there in the morning.

3. Face-to-Face, Not Screen-to-Screen

How many people do you communicate with exclusively through texts, social media, or email? And how can you start to make small changes in how you communicate? Potter shared, "On our team, we encourage each other to take frequent movement breaks, even ending meetings 5-10 minutes early to allow for movement. And, when possible, we've converted Zoom meetings to be on the phone so that we can move around while we talk."

While staying in touch with people digitally does wonders for our mental health, particularly in this time of limited travel and social distancing, it is not the same as meeting face-to-face. When you can (and when it's safe), connect with friends, family members, and coworkers in person. Meet for coffee, take a walk, stand six feet apart in your driveway. And when you do get together, turn your phone off and put it away.

4. Cull Your Digital Herd

How many online accounts do you have? How many social media platforms are you on? Do you need them all? Do you use them all? Probably not. Go through your phone and computer and delete the stuff you don't want and don't need. You'll cut down on messages and distractions. It will add time to your day-and peace to your life.

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Power Down: 4 Ways to Fight Digital Burnout

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The most effective way to combat digital burnout is to simply log out, unplug, and relax. But it is not that easy. The 24/7 demands of our connected world make it nearly impossible to go cold turkey and turn away from our digital devices.

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An eye opening film that exposes the darker side social media

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The dilemma

Never before have a handful of tech designers had such control over the way billions of us think, act, and live our lives.

The Mental Health Dilemma

A 5,000 person study found that higher social media use correlated with self-reported declines in mental and physical health and life satisfaction.

- American Journal of Epidemiology, 2017

The Democracy Dilemma

The # of countries with political disinformation campaigns on social media doubled in the past 2 years.

- New York Times, 2019

The Discrimination Dilemma

64% of the people who joined extremist groups on Facebook did so because the algorithms steered them there.

- Internal Facebook report, 2018

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The Social Dilemma - A Netflix Original documentary

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We tweet, we like, and we share- but what are the consequences of our growing dependence on social media? Discover what's hiding on the other side of your screen in this new documentary film Netflix - The Social Dilemma.

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Check out the video interview with Dr. Lisa Coyne on this page, talking about the impact of social media on our mental health. One of the things she speaks about is how social media is designed to draw us in and give up of time. Dr. Coyne describes the physiology behind the scrolling design of social media platforms as habit forming.

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Here's How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health | McLean Hospital

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Using social media can directly impact emotional wellness, physical, and mental health. Here are the signs that you are affected.

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Digital Citizenship lesson plans for teachers

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Digital Citizenship lesson plans for teachers

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This is an amazing free resource from Common Sense Media. It is for teachers working with students from kindergarten to grade 12.

Common Sense Media is also a great parent resource. I use it to look up their reviews on films and TV shows to see if they are age appropriate.

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Digital Citizenship | Common Sense Education

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When you teach digital citizenship to your students, you help create a positive school culture that supports safe and responsible technology use. Our K-12 digital citizenship program is a

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Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health?

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Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health?

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Bailey Parnell looks at how and why social media could be hurting our mental health. She also gives concrete suggestions on how to counter the negative impacts of social media.

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Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health? | Bailey Parnell | TEDxRyersonU

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Headspace has resources for parents, supporting youth mental health

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headspace can help give you the tips and resources to help support your young person’s mental health and wellbeing.

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resources for educators
The Cinematheque in Vancouver offers workshops for students and professional development for teachers. I attended a media literacy series years ago that was excellent and I would love to work with the Cinematheque and a group of students in the future. I think that understanding media and how we are affected by it is a powerful tool for understanding ourselves and the world around us.

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“The Cinematheque didn’t shy away from the challenge. They embraced it. And because of that, so did the youth. Hands down, a hidden gem. A highly refined resource that I wouldn’t hesitate to access again.”

Kerrie Watt, Prevention Consultant Vancouver Coastal Health

The Cinematheque offers interactive programs that explore film and visual media in the world around us. We believe that creative filmmaking, film appreciation, and digital literacy are best approached through fun and active learning. We value diversity and inclusion, and we centre these values in the hands-on work that we do. Bringing more than twenty years of outreach experience to our practice, we offer programs to members of the public, community organizations, and primary and secondary schools, in Metro Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, our Learning & Outreach team is working remotely with schools and community groups to facilitate a range of virtual workshops. Get in touch to find out more.

Get in touch to find out more: learn@​thecinematheque.​ca

Screenings

“The Cinematheque is one of the hidden educational gems in Vancouver. I have been working with them for over ten years and they have proven to be a highlight of the year for myself and my students.”
Film Studies Teacher (Lord Byng Secondary, Vancouver)

Trips to our downtown Vancouver theatre can bring your curriculum to life! From English classes digging deeper into Romeo and Juliet, to French Immersion groups wanting to see Quebecois cinema on the big screen, we offer unique, carefully facilitated learning experiences through film. Our film studies workshops are custom-designed: contact us to discuss your field trip ideas.

The Visual Language of Film

This workshop provides students with a clear introduction to key concepts of Film studies emphasizing the Visual Dimension of Filmmaking. Participants are presented with critical tools, which they immediately apply through the analysis of selected clips from visually compelling film.

Romeo & Juliette & Films

This workshop provides challenging and fun activities to accompany a Romeo and Juliet film screening, and encourages dynamic discussion among participants. Participants will explore the possibilities and limitations of Shakespeare’s plays as experienced in different mediums and film interpretations.

Canadian Indigenous Gaze

This workshop provides students with a clear introduction to key concepts of Film studies. A special emphasis is placed on the Visual construction of Canadian Identity through Film, and Media. Participants deconstruct this theme through a screening, and investigating how prominent Canadian Indigenous Filmmakers shape our films and media.

Understanding A.I.: Science Fiction and Film

Since the advent of film, screenwriters, directors and artists have used the medium to imagine the technology of the future. But how do past visions compare with our present, and how do today’s visions predict our future? Prepare for exciting discussions and debates about film and our shared hopes and fears on screen.

Canadian Female Gaze

This workshop provides students with a clear introduction to key concepts of Film studies. A special emphasis is placed on the Visual construction of Canadian Identity through the Female Gaze, and how prominent Canadian Female Filmmakers shape our films and media.

Filmmaking

“The Cinematheque didn’t shy away from the challenge. They embraced it. And because of that, so did the youth. Hands down, a hidden gem. A highly refined resource that I wouldn’t hesitate to access again.”
Kerrie Watt (Prevention Consultant Vancouver Coastal Health)

Fun and exciting, our projects stimulate participants at any level of filmmaking experience. The filmmaking programs can take you from zero to hero through the development, filming and editing of short films. Respectful and experienced art facilitators can bring our mobile media lab to your community centre, school or library. Funding for schools is available through school district and local funds, including ArtStarts in Schools (due in May and October each year). Funding for organizations or non-profits can be organized in collaboration with the Cinematheque. Watch past projects below!

2019 - TREK Sustainability and Social Justice

A series of documentaries exploring environmental sustainability, and social justice in the community made by students in the TREK outdoor education program at Prince of Wales Secondary School.

2019 - Prince of Wales Documentaries

Documentaries on social justice and contemporary topics created by Grade 10 students of Prince of Wales Mini Secondary School.

2019 - Edith Cavell Elementary School Real-show parodies

Real-show parodies made in Mr. Walter's class by grade 7 students at Edith Cavell Elementary School.

Digital Literacy

“I have nothing but the highest praise for The Cinematheque’s workshops … They have been a massive success with our students, and an inspiration for our teachers.”
English Teacher (Point Grey Secondary, Vancouver)

Our media literacy workshops combine games, discussions, and exercises that encourage participants to expand their visual, cultural, and critical literacy. The Cinematheque recognizes the increasing role of audio-visual communications in our daily lives, and encourages participants to connect big ideas about identity, culture and media, to their everyday experiences. We present exciting and contemporary clips and images for participants to analyze, in order to discuss many different forms of media: from film, television, and YouTube to news, websites, and advertising.

Hidden Messages

Everyday we are making decisions about what kinds of media we’re going to consume – what YouTube videos, Instagram accounts, ads we’re going to watch. But what messages are we being fed in our media diet, and how do they impact us? By considering key explorations of our hyper consumer environment, this workshop engages participants to reflect upon the role media plays in influencing perceptions of ourselves, and the world around us.

Fake News!

What information is real, and what is fake? In a constantly changing and aggressive media landscape, it is increasingly difficult to decide which information is trustworthy. This workshop provides participants with the tools necessary to tackle information, journalism, and media in the contemporary Digital Age.

Gender in Media

From cinema screens to tablets and phones, gender and sexuality dominate the screens around us, promoting stereotypes that carry with them cultural meanings and expectations. But male and female are complex – even overlapping – categories, and we need to be able to deconstruct these simplistic pop culture representations, which can lead to sexism and discrimination.

Social Media and the Future

What are the merits and drawbacks of a life interfaced with the web? How does the digital world affect our identity, self-image, experiences, and relationships? Through the analysis of clips and real data, this workshop explores the complexity of the relationship between social media and reality, and foster in the participants a critical approach to the definition of their identity.

Kinesthetic Learning

Paper Animation

Learning by doing is a great way to understand new ideas. The Cinematheque uses some of the first animation devices (zoetrope, thaumatrope, etc.) to help young students in exploring key concepts linked with moving images. The participants draw their own animation paper stripes, and discover what works best to create a 1 second animation. Highly interactive and fun, these workshops are the ideal starting point to foster a critical approach to visual culture.

Professional Development

“It is the first Pro‑D in years where I didn’t even look at my watch or fall asleep … I couldn’t believe we were still there after 3pm, and wanted to stay for more! It was so worthwhile; we’d love to have you again!”
Elementary Teacher, Vancouver School Board

Trying to figure out ways to implement the new B.C. curriculum? The Cinematheque offers professional development for teachers and child- or youth-care workers with a variety of stimulating workshops both technical and analytical.

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The Cinematheque / Workshops: Schools & Youth

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This resource from Mental Health Literacy in Alberta, is designed to support Teens and their mental health. There are also resources for their parents.

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Although all teenagers are different, the life challenges and experiences that teenagers go through are often similar. Adolescence is the time when people start to consolidate all of the different parts of their identity and experiment with independence; two things that can cause a lot of conflict with their families (more on that later). Consequently, for a long time, we thought that it was natural and typical for the teenage years to be filled with conflict, struggle, and angst - which we know now isn't true. Many of today's teens pass through adolescence experiencing only mild conflict with their families. Of course, there are still teens who struggle - but struggle and conflict is not the necessary rite of passage we once thought. Most teens are positive, caring, enthusiastic, and committed. They're not alienated from society, getting in trouble, or causing problems. They understand and value their friends and family, want to succeed in school, have good jobs, and live rewarding lives.
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Teening Your Parent - Mental Health Literacy

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