Advanced Practice Perspectives: for Nursing Contact Hours

Teens & Social Media


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Unpack the complex relationship between teenagers and social media. In this episode, expert Rachel Whitfield discusses the signs of unhealthy digital engagement and how social media can impact mental health and self-esteem. This podcast provides valuable insights for parents seeking to better understand and effectively communicate with their teens about online safety and responsible social media use.


For more information, please visit these links as discussed in this episode;
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf

https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use

https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/138/5/e20162592/60321/Media-Use-in-School-Aged-Children-and-Adolescents?autologincheck=redirected

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx

https://www.commonsensemedia.org

https://www.cdc.gov/early-care-education/php/obesity-prevention-standards/screen-time-limits.html

https://www.cdc.gov/early-care-education/php/obesity-prevention-standards/screen-time-limits.html

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