Social media is a powerful tool for prevention professionals and coalitions to engage communities, share resources, and promote substance use prevention and mental health initiatives. This training will provide a beginner-friendly guide to best practices on Facebook and Instagram, with insights on TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. Participants will learn how to develop a content strategy, create engaging posts, analyze their impact, and navigate challenges like limited resources and platform changes.
Learning Objectives:
– Develop a content strategy aligned with your prevention goals
– Create engaging and effective posts that maximize audience reach and interaction
– Understand best practices for posting frequency, content types, and platform-specific engagement
– Navigate challenges such as limited time, public perception, and changing social media trends
– Analyze performance metrics to measure success and refine content strategies
This training is eligible for 1 CEU upon completion.
Questions? Contact Emily Thompson at [email protected]
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (CT DMHAS) with funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) supported this TTASC activity.