Case Scenarios for Providers

Pediatric and adolescent healthcare providers can integrate conversations about social media use into health consultations with increased confidence knowing that their acknowledgement and guidance can have a positive influence on youth and families. A healthy relationship with a trusted adult serves as a protective factor for youth mental health, and many young people trust the expertise of their health care providers.

Case Scenarios for Providers: Social Media Conversations with Youth and Families offers examples of providers using Motivational Interviewing (MI), a proven approach for fostering change and growth. This method, based on research into effective communication, helps individuals explore change in a supportive, non-judgmental way.

Download the following examples:

• Jordan (12)
• Alexander (15)
• Kayla (16)
• Kai (17)

Funding for the Center of Excellence was made possible by Grant No. SM087180 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.