Counselling on the wise use of social media as a mental health effort for Maryville High School students

https://doi.org/10.53730/tcsie.v1n1.2

Authors

  • Brandy L. Janson East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
  • Jessica Holland East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Keywords:

community service, health, Maryville High School, mental, social media

Abstract

Community service was carried out to provide understanding to Maryville High School regarding the appropriate use of social media so that it does not affect students' mental health. The aim of community service is expected to reduce the number of addicted students using social media. Community Service begins with socialization through online media, namely via WhatsApp groups and giving a pre-test, followed by delivering material through the Google Meeting platform with PowerPoint. After that, an evaluation is carried out to determine the increase in students' knowledge after being given the material by giving a post-test. The material provided in this service is educational material on social media which is good to apply during the pandemic so that it does not affect mental health. Students can find out how to effectively use social media so that it does not affect mental health.

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Published

2024-03-27

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Janson, B. L., & Holland, J. (2024). Counselling on the wise use of social media as a mental health effort for Maryville High School students. Tennessee Community Service International of Empowerment, 1(1), 9–15. https://doi.org/10.53730/tcsie.v1n1.2

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

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