Episode 12: Social Media, Youth, and Society

Oct. 5

Part TWO of YOUTH VOICES

Let’s discuss social media, its growing prevalence in our lives, the dangers we see and the frustrations we have with it in the context of youth health and wellbeing, and its societal impact, change, and protection. Where is social media useful? Where is it harmful? How have we and others like us seen the detriments of it on our generation and the way that all humans interact with each other, the world, and ourselves?

Listen to Shian Smalling and Rachel Du, two youth interns of REST, share their lived perspectives on social media and how it impacts our ability to connect with others and show compassion.

About the Guests:

Shian Smalling

Executive Assisstant | REST Centres | She/Her

Shian is a student at the University of Toronto currently studying Psychology and Intercultural Communication. She is passionate about youth and walking alongside them to help them live out a purposeful life, subsequently achieving greater well-being.

Rachel Du

Former Social Media Manager | REST Centres | She/Her

About the Host:

Mya Moniz

Peer Support Leader | REST Centres She/Her

Mya is an independent youth and Former Crown Ward of the Peel Children’s Aid Society. She’s achieved an Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction from the University of Toronto in English, Professional Writing and Communications, and Sociology. She also sits at the Senior Leadership Table for the Peel Alliance to End Homelessness as a youth with lived experience.

Mya believes there is great power in healing, growth, and catharsis through writing and storytelling, and she strives to help others tell their stories the way she tells hers.

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