Social Media: Lifting a Lid on Young People’s Digital Worlds

What’s on offer?

Social media is the reason so many young people have mental health problems, isn’t it? We should be banning smartphones, shouldn’t we? The truth is, we don’t really know. What we do know is that social media is now a key part of society, and finding ways to support our young people to enjoy it safely and minimise the challenges is critical. Join the #So.Me team for this interactive session to discover what the evidence is really telling us, spend time exploring your own social media experiences, and share ideas on how we create a world where young people can be happy and safe on social media.  

This 1 hour session is for parents, teachers, and other professionals working with young people. It is being run as part of the FoSS Activity Trail at Salford Museum.

Please note: this session will run in a University building adjacent to the Museum. Attendees will be met in the Museum foyer and escorted to the session by a member of staff.

What’s it about?

This session starts by asking attendees to think about their own social media use and impact on mental health, followed by a short presentation from the #So.Me team exploring the research evidence around young people’s social media use and mental health. The second half of the session will provide space for participants to discuss their concerns and wishes around young people’s social media use, and brainstorm solutions.  

Who’s leading the event?

Dr Jo Hickman Dunne, Project manager - #So.Me project - University of Manchester

Open to

This workshop is open everyone and suitable for participants aged 16 and up. 

Of particular interest to

Parents/carers, teachers and other professionals who work with young people aged 11-18. More broadly, it will be of interest to adults with an interest in young people’s social media use and mental health. 

Event Booking details

TRAVEL: The event is being held at Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU. There is limited parking at the venue and we recommend travelling by public transport. The nearest train station is Salford Crescent (2 minute walk) and the nearest bus stops are Salford University, Salford Crescent station stop A or B. More information to help you plan your journey can be found on the Salford Museum website.

ACCESSIBILITY: To help you plan your visit you can find information about Salford Museum acessiblity here. To find out more about what to expect when you arrive at the museum, you can also check out their social story. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us by emailing so.me@manchester.ac.uk.