Social Media & Your Child’s Mental Health: What the Research Says

Social Media & Your Child’s Mental Health: What the Research Says

By: Megan A Moreno, MD, FAAP & Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP Social media plays…

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Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?

There’s a book perched near the top of The New York Times bestseller list about what’s…

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Setting social media boundaries: Guidance for pediatricians

Setting social media boundaries: Guidance for pediatricians

Social media use among children and adolescents presents both opportunities and risks, yet guidelines for its…

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Australia’s Social Media Ban Protects the Mental Health of Children: A Look at the Evidence

Australia’s Social Media Ban Protects the Mental Health of Children: A Look at the Evidence

The Australian government recently passed legislation banning under-16-year-olds from using social media—with no exemption for parental consent. This…

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Q&A with Dr. Michael Silverstein: How social media can impact child health, and what to do about it

Q&A with Dr. Michael Silverstein: How social media can impact child health, and what to do about it

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — No adult who has tried to compete with social media for…

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Social Media and Mental Health in Children and Teens

Social Media and Mental Health in Children and Teens

Featured Experts: Many people, including children and teens, turn to social…

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