Maureen O'Neil
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...
What are the benefits ofsocial media in healthcare? As patient questions, concerns and recommendations continue to go digital, social media has become a crucial tool for healthcare providers. Here are five key ways organizations benefit from the channel. ...
Social Media and Teen Health Like most teenagers, much of the socializing these students at Blackburn College do is online. “And then you realise, oh no, it's 2 o'clock in the morning and I've got an exam...” But the British Psychological Society has raised concerns that late nights...
The use of social media for teen mental health is complex and multi-dimensional. Probably two of the most critical issues associated with such concerns are the increase in cyberbullying and problems revolving around body image. These are usually a consequence of the algorithms feeding social media...
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, ...
Research gaps exist regarding advancing strategic use of social media based on audience segmentation, evaluating the impact of social media in health interventions, understanding the impact of health identity development, and addressing privacy concerns....
Parents and caregivers share Murthy’s concerns. According to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s National Poll on Children’s Health, 67% of parents identified social media as a big problem for children and teens. Yet despite these sobering statistics, teenage internet use continues to grow...
Medical professionals may think that social media is more for sharing what you cooked for breakfast than what health procedure you’re undertaking — and they’re right. But that doesn’t mean that social media isn’t a valuable marketing tool for doctors and healthcare providers. When done ...