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Hello, Yuna! Please choose one option from the menu below with the list of things that you can learn using SMILEY. You will be able to revisit the other topics later. *1* - How to calm down or feel better *2* - Smart social media *3* - Help & Support

As we chat about making your social media interactions safer and more enjoyable, I'm going to ask a few questions. If you prefer not to answer anything, just respond with *skip*. Alright, let's do this, Yuna!

You know, many teens go on social media to make new friends, have fun, and build community with people who share their likes/dislikes. What happens, though, is that we sometimes have social media experiences that make us feel isolated and bring us down. But using social media more mindfully and intentionally might help in having better experiences on social media.

I have a short video about the importance of being mindful while using social media. Care to watch? (Head's up, you'll be taken away from this chat, but I'll be here when you finish watching!)

Okay, we can show you the video later.

Awesome. I'm curious to hear more about how you'd like to make being on social media safer and more enjoyable, so I'm going to ask you a few questions.

These questions will ask you about how you think your social media skills (e.g., managing your privacy, connecting with others, finding information) compared to other people who use social media.

Your answers will help me understand what skills you already excel at, and what skills you may need to work on. Let's keep going, shall we?

Please answer these questions to the best of your ability. Rate your ability to manage your privacy and safety settings on your social media compared to other social media users on a scale from 0 – 10: 1 means 'I am so much worse than other social media users' 10 means 'I am much better than other social media users'

Please rate your ability to find what you are looking for on social media (e.g., connections, reliable information, or support when you need it) compared to other social media users with a scale from 0 – 10: 0 means 'I am so much worse than other social media users' 10 means 'I am much better than other social media users'

Thanks for answering! So, your score of 7.5 out of 10 on social media literacy tells me there could still be room for improvement to make your experience more enjoyable. I can offer you tips and tricks related to these topics. Which one do you want to start with? 1 - Reject negativity on social media 2 - Balanced engagement on social media 3 - Connecting with potential allies 4 - Keep my social media use in check 5 - Digital footprint and privacy 6 - Mental health 7 - Finish social media tips 8 - Menu

Okay great! Let's talk *Reject negativity on social media*.

There are a few ways you can lower your exposure to negativity on social media. I have a great video on how to do this - you want to see?

First, I’m going to ask you 4 questions about whether you’ve experienced any negative interactions on social media because of your race, ethnicity, or sexuality.

Your answers will help me better understand your experience on social media, and how we can best work together to make your feed more positive.

For these 4 questions, think about your experiences on social media in the last month.

How often were you called out or hurt by one of your social media contacts/friends because of your 'Bisexual' background?

Think about your experiences on social media in the last month. How often have you posted something and received negative feedback from your social media contacts/friends because of your 'Bisexual' background??

Think about your experiences on social media in the last month. How often have you seen posts or pictures that made you think you weren't invited to an activity/party among your social media contacts/friends because of your'Bisexual' status or background?

Think about your experiences on social media in the last month. How often have you posted something and received no feedback at all from your social media contacts/friends of your 'Bisexual' background?

Thanks for answering those questions, Yuna. Your score is 1.75 out of 5.