TOOLS

Here you can find digital resources focused on the prevention and responsible use of social networks in young people.

We have here 12 short videos made by young participants, in the form of informative pills on the proper use of social networks. You can use them with your colleagues at class, teachers and social workers can use them and any organization that works with young people can use them and implement discussions and debates.

24h Challenge

Disconnect from social media for 24 hours and reconnect with yourself.

Digital Well-Being

A quick look at three free apps that reduce digital stress and boost your well-being.

Digital Addiction

Learn three signs that may reveal mobile or social media addiction and its impact on your mental health.

Social Media and Anxiety

Constant notifications can trigger stress and anxiety throughout the day, muting them helps restore calm and focus.

Screen Time

How much time do you really spend on your screen? Check your phone’s “screen time” to find out.

Online Violence

The screen does not protect from pain, online violence is not invisible, words or comments can hurt too.

Identity theft

Identity theft is a silent but increasingly common crime..

Distortion of reality

Lack of self-esteem is exacerbated by a distorted view of reality.

Social Media Security

People get hacked every day. It is important to have Social Media Security. Do not share personal information.

(Dis) Connected Realities

What is (Dis) Connected Realities Project? The internet and Social Media are not a problem if you don’t use them right.

Filters

The short video addresses the use of filters on social media and their impact on self-image. It raises awareness about how filters can distort reality, influence self-perception, and create unrealistic beauty standards, encouraging young people to reflect on authenticity, self-acceptance, and critical use of digital tools.

HATE

The short video ‘HATE’ focuses on hate speech in digital environments. It highlights how harmful language spreads online, its impact on individuals and communities, and the importance of promoting empathy, critical thinking, and respectful communication to counteract hate and discrimination on social media.

Digital footprint

Positive Use of Social Media

Positive use of social media highlights how social networks can be a tool for learning, creativity, participation, and community building. It encourages young people to use social media consciously, promoting positive content, meaningful connections, and digital well-being.

Webinars

We create 6 webinars with youth workers and specialists invited to talk about different related topics.

The Impact of Hate Speech and Disinformation

This webinar was shared during the “Erasmus days 2025” event and was delivered by youth workers from Asociación Columbares, PhD María Piña and Marina Dolera. María Piña is also the President of REDOI (Spanish Network of Observatories on Hate Speech), a national network focused on the analysis, monitoring, and prevention of hate speech and discriminatory narratives.

Digital Omnichannel Communication: How to Create a Digital Communication Strategy

The webinar ‘Digital Omnichannel Communication: How to Create a Digital Communication Strategy’ was delivered by Víctor Marín, from the company SONOMA. The session focused on the design of coherent omnichannel strategies, highlighting how to align platforms, messages, and audiences to build effective and consistent digital communication.

The paradox of the hyperconnected era. The Impact of Social Media on Relationships

This webinar is led by Héctor Pancaldo, clinical psychologist and psychopedagogue, and explores how today’s adolescents have grown up immersed in new technologies, making it difficult for them to imagine life without them. Common points of analysis that run through the adolescent experience are identified, and fundamental relational conditions affecting young people’s lives are discussed.

Digital Omnichannel Communication: How to Create a Digital Communication Strategy

Hate against hate. Break the cycle

Final-year Communication students from ETPM conducted a webinar on essential topics: mental health in young people, the dangers of social media, and the fight against hate speech. This initiative was based on the “HATE AGAINST HATE” project, an awareness campaign developed by the class since last year. With approximately 44 participants, the project aims to share best practices, promote reflection, change attitudes, and the well-being of all.

Connected, yet Disconnected: The Psychological Impact of the Internet

The 11th-grade Communication students at ETPM organized another webinar on The Psychological Impact of the Internet, with the participation of Dr. Paula Silva (neuroscientist) and Dr. Esmeralda Boieiro (psychologist), to whom we are very grateful for their support. These sessions allowed for a deeper analysis of the effects of technology on our lives.