While social media has been a catalyst for mental health awareness, the unregulated dissemination of information by influencers lacking mental health expertise, perpetuates misinformation. Youth commonly self-diagnose mental health conditions…

Medical professionals should be mindful of social media’s impact on attention, especially for youth who already has limited ability to focus due to neurocognitive difficulties or emotional disorders. Digital distractions…

Sexting (sending a nude picture of oneself to another person) is a common, but not universal, behavior between adolescents. This article presents research on 2252 18 year old individuals studied between…

As in traditional media, the depiction of ideas and behaviors on social media can influence viewers to adopt them. Social media may be particularly influential because the platforms are highly…

Pediatric providers are caring for youth who are digital natives and will spend their lives as online media consumers. Awareness of the risks and benefits, as well as ways to…

Given that self-esteem impacts adolescent identity development, examining the role of social media and its impact on self-esteem is important in terms of highlighting how it may both build self-esteem…

Since the opening of Facebook to the general public in late 2006 social media use has rapidly become nearly universal among adolescents, providing new opportunities for connecting with peers, exploring…

Social media interferes with pediatric sleep health with downstream consequences for mental health and other developmental outcomes. Based on the literature on screen use and sleep, social media likely affects…