Make sure you are not neglecting healthy offline routines such as sleep, diet, study, work and exercise, and also being mindful of how we are using the internet, who we are engaging with and what kind of content we are consuming are all part of digital self-care

Knowing how to control what we are experiencing online and how to deal with problems if they arise is essential to our personal wellbeing. As well as learning about community tools, we should also know what platform and external support resources are available should issues arise

Understanding how to use security and privacy settings as well as creating strong passwords and using reputable security software is crucial in reducing online risks

Too much screen time can have a negative impact on important wellbeing routines such as sleep, eating and exercise. It can also affect other areas of our life such as work, education, social activities and family relationships

Stress, fear, paranoia, revulsion, rage, anxiety and depression are just some of the emotional reactions that can be triggered by certain types of conversations, content or images online

Platforms use automation and algorithms to deliver users content relevant to their activity – basically, topics it assumes you are interested in. This can lead to unhealthy cycles of negative content being served and consumed which can directly affect our mental wellbeing

Platform safety tools enable users to manage their online spaces and protect themselves and their online communities from abusive content or users. Most platforms have community tools such as block, mute, report and filter that allow you to tailor what you and your audience are experiencing and exposed to

Try not to engage with people who are intent on bullying or abusing others online. Use platform safety tools to block and report toxic users and reach out to friends, family or Cybersmile for extra support if needed

In addition, other signs might include a down-turn in attendance or performance at work or school. They might also talk down about themselves and lack self-confidence and self-esteem

You might also be able to direct them to platform safety tools so they can report or block users themselves in the future. If the person appears to be in crisis, let the platform know using the reporting system so they can reach out to the person directly with professional crisis support resources

Just one negative or hurtful comment online can last forever. Anything shared online cannot just be ‘deleted’ later, it can live on through screenshots and search engines which mean that people targeted or people targeting others with online abuse will potentially have to live with their words forever. This can affect careers, relationships and opportunities for an entire lifetime for everyone involved