Webinar Description:  Participants will learn about popular social media apps currently being used by youth.  During this webinar, attendees will learn about different categories of apps, how they are utilized and potential maladaptive behaviors with each app and how to communicate with youth about responsible social media usage.

Presenter Ryan Klingensmith, has been working with children and teenagers with mental health concerns since 1994. He has held roles such as therapist, supervisor and clinical director in several residential and outpatient settings. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and is a nationally certified counselor (NCC). He currently works as an outpatient therapist and a Prevention Specialist at Addiction Medicine Services at WPIC, UPMC . He works closely with several schools in Allegheny County providing support and direction for the Student Assistance Programs (SAP). He does cyberbullying and social media safety presentations for students in middle and high schools as well as for parents and teachers.