In this episode of the PermanenteDocs Chat, Asha Patton-Smith, MD, a psychiatrist from the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, explores the topic of social media’s effects on children. In a conversation with host Alex McDonald, MD, Dr. Patton-Smith highlights the potential consequences of excessive screen time, the importance of monitoring, and recognizing when children might be missing out on real-world experiences, such as outdoor play and face-to-face interactions.  
 
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