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Social Media and Adolescent Health

  • Adolescent Medicine (M Goldstein and L Johnson, Section Editors)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Social media is used nearly ubiquitously by youth. Over the past decade, research has investigated ways in which social media may affect adolescent health both positively and negatively.

Recent Findings

We highlight five areas of work with newly emerging evidence in adolescent health: eating disorders, suicide, sexual health, substance use, and prevention. We also highlight new tools to promote safe social media use.

Summary

Social media is a set of digital tools that influences adolescent health. By understanding current evidence around challenges and opportunities, we can leverage these tools to improve patient care.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2870 University Ave, Suite 200, Madison, WI, 53705, USA

    Megan A. Moreno, Maria Standiford & Paula Cody

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Moreno, M.A., Standiford, M. & Cody, P. Social Media and Adolescent Health. Curr Pediatr Rep 6, 132–138 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40124-018-0165-8

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