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References

Hertlein, K.M., Gambescia, N., & Weeks, G.R. (Eds.). (2019). Systemic Sex Therapy (3rd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429297403

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Articles and posts referenced in this episode:

Orygen statement on social media, youth mental health and proposed age restrictions https://www.orygen.org.au/About/News-And-Events/2024/Orygen-statement-on-social-media,-youth-mental-hea

Young Australians turning to social media for sexual and reproductive health support, report reveals

https://www.swinburne.edu.au/news/2024/10/Young-Australians-turning-to-social-media-for-sexual-and-reproductive-health-support-report-reveals/ 

How might a social media ban benefit under-16s – and are there any drawbacks?

https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/how-might-a-social-media-ban-benefit-under-16s-and-are-there-any-drawbacks/

Lucy Thomas - Project ROCKIT https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lucylockit_why-wont-banning-social-media-make-life-ugcPost-7261899851041316864-5LyF/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Dr. Zac Seidler - Movember

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7260128545430003713-1Eiz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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