Helping your teen deal with disturbing content

Underneath the title there are a series of written tips, with illustrated scenes depicting the tips in action.

Stay up to date with media and pop culture. A woman sits at an open laptop. She is wearing headphones and looking at a mobile phone. Above her are a group of notifications featuring logos from different apps. 

Learn about the issues in the content. A person is reading a large book, which covers their face. 

Is the content appropriate for your teen? A teen and their parent are discussing content on an open laptop in front of them. 

Reassure them about boundaries. A young person unfollows someone on their phone.

Chat about the reality of the internet. A hand holding a phone which shows a social media post of a sunset. There are three negative comments above the phone which read: CLICK BAIT, PHOTOSHOPPED, FAKE VIDEOS.

Look at the content together. A teen and their parent are watching and discussing content together in front of an open laptop.

Encourage self-care. A young person is listening to music and drinking a cup of tea. They look happy and content. 

Get more support by talking to others. A young person in a hijab is seeking a range of support, using their phone. Above them are the logos for ReachOut and Kids Helpline, and a small drawing of text messages between friends.