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Social Media and Mental Health: Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Clinical Considerations
Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski, Ph.D., LMSW
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Thursday, February 26th
12:00 PM ET – 3:15 PM ET
Overview:
Social media use is a central part of modern life, yet it presents significant risks for mental health and well-being across the lifespan. Vulnerable populations—including children, adolescents, older adults, and individuals with lifelong disabilities—are particularly at risk for negative online experiences such as predation, exploitation, harassment, and cyberbullying. These experiences can contribute to heightened psychological distress, impaired functioning, and long-term safety concerns.
In this presentation, Christina Marsack-Topolewski will help participants examine the prevalence, predictors, and consequences of adverse social media experiences and highlights strategies to promote safer online engagement. Participants will learn to identify risk factors, recognize populations most susceptible to online harms, and implement evidence-informed approaches to support individuals and families in navigating social media safely. Practical tools and resources will be provided to help clinicians address online safety within therapeutic practice while fostering resilience and positive mental health outcomes. Assessment tools, practical strategies, and resources will be provided.
Objectives:
- Identify the potential benefits and safety risks of social media use across age groups.
- Describe the mental health and wellness concerns associated with online exploitation, harassment, and cyberbullying.
- Recognize vulnerable populations at greater risk for adverse social media experiences, including children, adolescents, older adults, and individuals with disabilities.
- Apply strategies and resources to support clients and families in preventing, mitigating, and addressing online safety challenges.
Scope and Limitations Disclosure
This course provides an overview of the mental health implications of social media use and its impact across the lifespan, with emphasis on online safety, risk prevention, and resilience-building strategies. The content is intended for educational purposes to enhance clinical awareness and support evidence-informed practice. While tools and resources are discussed, this training does not certify participants in digital safety assessment or intervention. Attendees are encouraged to integrate course material within their professional scope of practice and in alignment with ethical and licensure standards.
Commercial Support Disclosure
Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Participation in this webinar does not require the purchase of any products, services, or materials associated with the presenter.
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Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski, Ph.D., LMSW
Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski is an associate professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. She received a bachelor’s of science in Special Education from Wayne State University. She trained under a specialized fellowship at the University of Michigan, receiving her master’s in Social Work and specializing in both school social work and aging from the University of Michigan. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski earned her Ph.D. in Social Work with a dual title in Gerontology from Wayne State University. Professionally, she has worked with individuals with disabilities and their family caregivers for about 20 years. She has also provided counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults in clinical practice settings. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski’s research focuses on individuals with IDDs, their caregivers, advance care planning, service delivery, and service utilization. She has 70 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals and encyclopedias, mainly focusing on individuals with disabilities, caregiving, and aging. Her work is locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has been the lead on multiple grant-funded programs tailoring services to individuals with disabilities, older adults, and chronic illnesses. In 2019, she was appointed to the National Task Group on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Practices. She serves as both a board member and co-chair of Membership Affairs. Over the past 4 years, she has provided testimony at the state level (Michigan) to advocate for two house bills that would provide protections against exploitation for vulnerable adults, such as individuals with IDDs.
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This program is intended for mental health professionals such as Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, & MFT’s. Psychologists are encouraged to verify if this specific course meets their board’s approval requirements.
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