Growing research shows that social media use has a dark side, including elevated risk of depression and anxiety. But avoiding negative outcomes is not the only reason to educate ourselves about the pitfalls and learn to avoid them. Preserving the benefits of responsible social media engagement is also payoff worth pursuing. This book will reveal where those pitfalls most commonly lie when using social media, show you how to recognize when they begin to take a toll on your mental health, and offer proven steps you can take to manage the risks and make technology work for you, not the other way around. Discover: • The latest research on social media and mental health • Dangers posed by excessive or imbalanced use of social media • 12 negative consequences to public health and well-being • 20 questions to self-assess if social media is problematic for you • 7 signs to check your mental health • 7 tips for a technology detox • 9 strategies for healthy use of social media Learn to: • Assess your own vulnerabilities • Choose best practices to minimize them • Stay safe and sound in the online world • And much more! Target audience: General Christian trade, high school through adult. Show Less