Discussion Group 2
Professor Blair McKissock
November 13th 2024
SPH-R 142
Group Activity: PSA Project Script (Part II)
1. PSA Topic: Social Wellness
Technology Format: We plan to use YouTube for the final video platform due to its accessibility
and broad reach.
Creative Means: Our PSA will incorporate a mix of acting scenarios, infographics (created using
Canva), and voice-over narration to address the impacts of social media on mental health, sleep
quality, and body image among teenagers and young adults.
2. Tone of the PSA
The tone of the PSA will be serious and informative. We aim to engage viewers by presenting
factual information combined with personal stories to underline the significant impact of social
media on wellness.
3. Sources
a. Katella , K. (2024, June 17). How Social Media Affects Your Teens' Mental Health:
A Parents Guide. Yale Medicine.
[Link]
Fact 1: Teens can easily access extreme, inappropriate, and harmful content. In certain
cases, deaths have been linked to suicide- and self-harm-related content, such as
“cutting,” partial asphyxiation, and risk-taking challenges on social media platforms,
according to Dr. Murthy’s report.
b. Casey, A. E. (2022, August 10). Social Media and Teen Mental Health. The Annie E.
Casey Foundation. Retrieved June 23, 2024, from
[Link]
Fact 2: Social media use can benef it teens, but it can also be detrimental to a young
user’s health, leading to tech addiction, sleep deficits, increased levels of stress and more.
c. (2024, April 25). Teens and Social Media:What Parents Should Know. Granite Hills
Hospital. Retrieved June 23, 2024, from
[Link]
Fact 3: 95% of teenagers have access to a smartphone and 45% say they are online
almost constantly.
4. Working Pan
Group Members and Roles:
● Director: Aws Almahasneh - Lead the project, organizes schedules, ensures the vision is
executed.
● Producer: Seerat Gill - Manage the script development, coordinates with the director and
editor.
● Editor: Jordan Campbell - Compile footage, edits video sequences, ensures smooth
transitions.
● Music Editor: Christian Brunso - Select and edit background music, integrate music
cues in the video.
● Graphics Editor: Jace Apter - Create and incorporate graphics, text overlays, and ensure
visual coherence.
● Cinematographers: Aws, Seerat, Can - Film the scripted scenes
● Actors: Matt, Seerat, Can, Danya - Perform scripted scenarios, voice-over narration.
Script: (3 minutes total)
Introduction (0:00-0:30)
● Graphic: Opening title "The Hidden Impact of Social Media" fades in.
● Music: Soft, thought-provoking instrumental begins.
● Voice-Over (Seerat): "In today’s digital age, social media is a double-edged sword..."
Scene 1: The Pressure of Perfection (0:30-1:00)
● Danya: Acts out a scenario checking social media and feeling visibly distressed.
● Voice-Over (Matt): "Teens, like Danya, often face immense pressure to match the perfect
images they see online."
Scene 2: Sleep and Social Media (1:00-1:30)
● Can: Portraying a teen trying to sleep but distracted by phone notifications.
● Voice-Over (Can): "Staying up late, glued to the screen, harms more than just your
sleep..."
Scene 3: The Time Drain (1:30-2:00)
● Matt: Shown trying to study but distracted by social media.
● Voice-Over (Seerat): "Hours spent on social media can lead to slipping grades and lost
personal time."
Conclusion and Call to Action (2:00-3:00)
● Graphic: Infographic showing statistics from the sources.
● Music: The music shifts to a more hopeful tone.
● Voice-Over (All Actors in rotation): "It's time to take control back from our screens. Let's
use social media wisely and look after our mental health."
● Graphic: Closing slide with "For more information and support, visit [link to a mental
health resource]."
Credits (3:00-3:15)
● Graphic: Credits for all group members and sources used.
