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Protecting your Wellbeing on Social Media

  • Protecting Your Space and Wellbeing on Instagram: This guide from the Trevor Project gives some guidance on how to positively engage with LGBTQ+ inclusive content on Instagram. (Article)
  • Guides for Multiple Social Media Platforms: This resource from Right To Be offers a comprehensive guide across a variety of social media platforms, drilling down on what each platforms policies are, how to report harassment, and how to block and control what content you see on social media. (Article)
  • Using Social Media with Balance: This website gives some ideas for how to find balance with social media use. It offers some ideas for how to limit social media use, when needed, and how to spend your time in a way that prioritizes your wellbeing. (Article)
  • Taking a Break from Social Media: Social media has many benefits, but sometimes when negative things happen online we want to take a break. This website has some strategies for settings some limits with social media. (Article)
  • Social Media Safety Index: This resource by GLAAD reviews how safe the major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok) are for members of the LGBTQ community and provides further recommendations. (Article)
  • How to Filter Out Negative Content: This guide from Consumer Reports explains how to filter out hate speech, violence, and hoaxes from your social media feed to maximize online safety. (Article)