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Overview: Equipping the youth of Colorado with the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze the information, claims, and sources presented to them through traditional and digital media will empower them to make more informed decisions. The basis for this resource bank was developed by a committee created through HB 21-1103 (PDF) which will include classroom resources for K-12, educator professional development, instructional tools for teaching media literacy, and student & parent resources. If you are an educator in Colorado and have suggestions for a great free resource, please email Stephanie Hartman.

Note: If you are unable to access any portion of this resource bank, please contact Stephanie Hartman, 720-498-2084.

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Questions? Please contact Stephanie Hartman with any questions. View the Media Literacy Resource Bank landing page for more information.

Clinical Report - The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health.

This free article provides objective information (both pros and cons) about the impact of social media on mental health. It is comprehensive in information while brief in length. Provides specific ways in which pediatricians can support parents, which is easily translatable to educators. The article could be accessible for upper level high school students with guided facilitation by a teacher. While it’s from 2011, information still appears generally relevant.