2018 LATM-LSTA Joint Math and Science Conference

October 22nd - October 24th 

Shreveport Convention Center

Calling all geeks, nerds, and tech heads! If you're headed to LATM-LSTA 2018 come see me!

Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Self-Esteem—and How to Stop It

May your life someday be as awesome as you pretend it is on Facebook.

Some statistics

  

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The Effects of Social Media

Please take a moment to answer a few questions about social media and self-esteem

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 Suicide on social media a cry for help 

Social media can be life changing. It can lead to depression and suicide.

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Social Media and Self Esteem in Teens

Let’s face it: most teen or tween especially girls would probably never choose to post that frumpy, rolled out of bed late and barely got to school on time while still wearing sweats image on Instagram.

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Why Social Media Is Ruining Your Self-Esteem—and How to Stop It

‘People need to learn to take other people’s social media posts with a grain of salt.’

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Don't let social media literally 
'bother you to death'

14-year-old Nakia Venant

a 12-year-old Georgia girl

a 19-year-old woman in France

19-year-old Abraham Biggs

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers, according to the Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition. Teenage girls attempt suicide more often than boys. Nine out 10 teen suicides happen at home.