“Understanding Social Media Addiction” is a thoughtfully designed homework assignment to support your clients in recognizing and managing the effects of excessive social media use. This resource explores the impact of social media addiction on mental health, relationships, and daily functioning, providing a clear framework for understanding its symptoms and risks. With practical strategies for reducing screen time and encouraging healthier habits, this assignment equips your clients with the tools they need to regain control and foster a more balanced, fulfilling life. Use this material to guide your clients toward a healthier relationship with social media and overall well-being.

Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.

How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.

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