A poll of a nationwide sample ofyouth aged 14-24 found that many people commonly altered social media settings or behavior to minimize negative impactson their self-esteem, mood, relationships, emotional health, and safety. These strategies reported by youth, which ranged from setting tim...
To make social media a place for positive outcomes, what matters most is what’s happening outside it. Social and digital spaces can’t be the only place where life, and the connection that comes with it, is happening.To ensure this technology serves as a conduit for well-being...
Social media continues to evolve and grow in popularity, and its powerful influence on teenagers shows no sign of slowing. Though often touted as something mostly positive that offers connectivity and information sharing, social media can pose serious challenges for younger generations. The effects of...
Policymakers should also create a minimum set of safety standards for youth online, which currently doesn't exist, Erickson-Schroth said. Some social media companies have launched new safety initiatives as pressure grows to improve safety online for teens....
This is arguably one of the most important social media tips: Don’t post anything that can be used as evidence of unlawful activity. This can lead to you getting in serious trouble with your current or future school and the police. An easy rule is to imagine what a paren...
Amid these known potential pitfalls, the authors wrote that social media platforms can have positive benefits for youth, like fulfilling their need for independence, helping them make meaningful connections with others, and providing ways to explore their identity. ...
Fraudsters may use social media to pretend to be a family member or friend in need of help. It could be a random attack or a message from somebody you know whose account has been hacked. They could also use social media to offer items for sale. Scam deals steal your money and...
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Overall, our goal was to consider the role of social media as a potentially viable intervention platform for offering support to persons with mental disorders, promoting engagement and retention in care, and enhancing existing mental health services, while balancing the need for safety. Given this ...
Last month, in an advisory about youth social media use, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning about the "profound risk of harm" it can have on mental health and well-being of young people. The report cited studies showing that social media can be critically important for LGBTQ youth...