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Social Media Resources Jennifer Penaloza College of Humanities and Social Science, Grand Canyon University MHW-649 Mental Health and Wellness Capstone Brandy Chalmers October 19, 2023 1

Social Media Resources Part I: Connection to Community Resources Social media is frequently utilized for things relating to health. Clients have provided summaries of how social media is used for certain health-related initiatives, including disease outbreak surveillance, medical education, health campaigns, and interventions. A systematic evaluation that covers a range of health reasons is required to uncover new uses and research gaps that have emerged in recent years, and the most recent thorough study of social media uses for health purposes was one of those reviews (Bekalu, 2019). There are several uses of social media for health. Social mobilization, the advancement of health research and practice, and the facilitation of offline health-related services and events are just a few of the new uses that have occurred. Advancement of audience segmentation-based social media strategy, assessment of social media's role in health interventions, comprehension of the influence of health identity formation, and privacy concerns are all areas where research is still lacking. Part II: Benefits of Social Media Patients can interact with others who have experienced similar things by connecting with them on social media platforms and having discussions about managing their ailments. Patients who are seeking support or who wish to share their experiences and give guidance to others may find this to be of great use. Numerous social media platforms can be used by healthcare workers to further their networking, education, and other endeavors. Health care workers can use a wide range of social media technologies, such as media-sharing websites, blogs, microblogs, wikis, virtual reality platforms, and gaming settings (Horng, 2020). These resources can be applied to public health initiatives, patient treatment, patient education, organizational promotion, and professional networking and education. Additionally, patients 2

frequently turn to social media for information that helps them choose physicians, specialists, and hospitals so they may make well-informed decisions about how best to receive care. People will use social media to share testimonials and other remarks that either encourage or discourage others from selecting that kind of treatment in the future. It is crucial for providers to interact with users on social media, post accurate content, and use marketing strategies when necessary. Part III: Risks of Social Media There are still frequent security and data breaches even when more recent data suggests that health information is safeguarded. Everyone needs to be mindful of patient privacy, but healthcare providers. Legal repercussions may arise if medical personnel disclose social security numbers or other confidential information. Using social media increases your chances of making mistakes. HIPAA now offers explicit guidelines for uploading content safely online. A patient has the right to have certain information concerning a rare illness, like its diagnosis and dates, removed, and this includes the censoring or removal of their name, health insurance or social security number, birthdate, or pictures. To lower the chance of compliance infractions, staff must receive the appropriate training. They need to be aware of what they are and are not allowed to communicate. Recent research has looked at social media usage trends, how social media use affects mental health and wellness, and how to exploit social media's interactive capabilities and widespread appeal to improve the way therapies are delivered (Chen, 2021). Regarding the dangers and possible negative effects of social media on mental health, as well as the best way to balance these worries against the advantages, there is still uncertainty. Part IV: Community Resource Referrals 3

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