Maureen O'Neil
But the British Psychological Society has raised concerns that late nights spent maintaining social media profiles could be detrimental to their health. “Most people use social media nowadays so it's very easy to become too invested in having to keep updating and liking pictures, and responding t...
Today, electronic media and discussion groups are increasingly recognized as valuable sources of public health alerts. Awareness of diseases achieved through first-hand observations and “word of mouth” can influence people’s behavior and reduce the risk of an outbreak and the number of infected pe...
social media can be used to further development and understanding of complex medical conditions; its not just about sharing patient information, but also unique symptoms, trends, concerns and ideas. Sharing information and subsequent group analysis is furthering medical development in leaps and bounds....
young people and old is the epitome of a double-edged sword. With every social media platform having so many positive and negative effects, it’s important that we take a hard look at social media, social networking, and mental health. But how does social media affect mental health, ...
young people and old is the epitome of a double-edged sword. With every social media platform having so many positive and negative effects, it’s important that we take a hard look at social media, social networking, and mental health. But how does social media affect mental health, ...
It’s nothing new to parents or educators that there are issues needing to be addressed regarding kids’ use of social media. Even among adults, social media has been a subject of concern related to mental health, screen addiction, and the alienation it can bring. This is despite the fact...
There are some situations in which social media can be a useful source when it comes to health concerns, and it may help us identify conditions or concerns we might otherwise have missed. Treatment for women's health issues in particular is woefully underserved; many women feel they haven't ...
What are the social media and healthcare HIPAA requirements? When it comes to complying with HIPAA requirements in marketing campaigns, a big obstacle is the lack of clear rules. HIPAA was enacted by Congress in 1996 when the internet itself was just launching. Facebook was launched eight years...
Concerns regarding social media and health issues in adolescents and young adults Although there are many positive aspects of social media for adolescents and young adults, there are also risks. Adolescence is a time of significant developmental changes, during which adolescents exhibit a limited capaci...