Description
Social media platforms, in particular networking sites like Facebook and Instagram, which currently have over a billion users worldwide, have become increasingly popular and pervasive over the years. Currently there is a plethora of social media sites that allow the users to create a profile and within seconds, they are connected to millions of people. This workshop will explore the role of social media and how it relates to mental health issues like, depression, anxiety, self-validation, and social comparison. Numerous studies have indicated that prolonged social media use (SMU) and depression/anxiety can be characterized by an emerging maladaptive pattern known as problematic social media use (PSMU). This workshop will explore various issues, like user typologies, gender traits, sleep disturbances, addictive patterns to social media, and overall mental health implications for prolonged social media use. The presenter is a bicultural, forensic social worker specializing in criminal defense mitigation, dual-diagnosis, crisis intervention, addictions, trauma and working with diverse ethnic groups. This is an interactive workshop where case vignettes will be presented and participants will work in a group setting.
Instructor
Cruz and Associates
Ms. Cruz is a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical and forensic social worker who has worked with children, adolescents, and families for over eighteen years. Ms. Cruz was employed for ten years as a forensic social worker at the Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery County. In addition, from 2000–2014 she worked as an emergency room and psychiatric social worker. She has extensive experience in inpatient psych and partial hospitalization psych programs. Ms. Cruz specializes in criminal defense mitigation, dual diagnosis, crisis intervention, addiction, trauma, and working with diverse ethnic groups.
Ms. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America with a B.A. in psychology and received her Master of Social Work, specializing in mental health and addiction, from the University of Maryland School of School Work. In 2014 she completed an advanced two-year post-graduate Forensic Social Work Certification through the University of Maryland Continuing Education Department. In 2008 she co-created the Forensic Social Work Committee for NASW and in 2010 became the sole chair, a position she maintained until 2016 when she resigned due to other professional obligations. She continues to advocate for legislative changes. Under her leadership, the committee successfully hosted two national forensic social work conferences and advocated for various legislative bills and reform. She maintains various professional memberships and affiliations.
Ms. Cruz is an Adjunct Professor:
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In 2016, Ms. Cruz joined the University of Maryland (Shady Grove) School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Trauma.
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In 2015, Ms. Cruz joined the Catholic University of America School of Social Work, teaching Advanced Ethics.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 01:15 |
Registration |
| 01:15 - 02:30 |
Learning Objectives Social Media Trends & Terminology Mental Health |
| 02:30 - 02:40 |
Break |
| 02:40 - 04:30 |
Social Media Addiction Visual Presentation Questions and Answers |
| 04:30 |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Appraise one’s knowledge of the various forms of social media platforms and their effect on a user’s mental health.
- Analyze the various concepts of social media like: FOMO, SMU and PSMU and how they effect and contribute to mental health.
- Articulate and explore the role of social comparison: differentiating between upward and downward social comparisons and their effect on users mental health.
- Explore the connection between intermittent reinforcement: becoming addicted to and anticipating a like or comment to a post.
- Participants will be able to articulate protective factors to share with social media users to eliminate or decrease negative mental health outcomes related to media usage.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES:
The Center for Internet Addiction
Center for internet Addiction Recovery
Mental Health America
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute of Health
If addiction is present, contact a Certified addiction counselor or therapist
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65 and includes CE credit. Registering after May 20, 2022 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
