6-1 Discussion: Media,
Technology, Peer Pressure,
Violence, and Current Events
In your post, consider the potential impact on mental health from media
usage by children and adolescents. For example, think about the media
and its obsession with thinness, and particularly how this impacts female
adolescents and the young-adult population. Explain your perspective on
the relationship between over-viewing of idealized and unrealistic media
portrayals and depressive symptoms.
Explain how depressive symptoms can lead to troublesome behaviors in
direct correlation to media influence. Also reference co-morbid disorders
that could potentially develop, such as eating disorders. Describe the
clinical presentation of at least one such disorder, including the
diagnostic criteria. Please research at least one real-world example to
support your claims.
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion Rubric.