Teen Mental Health Keeping Kids Safe Online: The Real Risks of Social Media Ep 38
Our hosts tackle the parents under pressure topic of social media. In this episode we discuss the pitfalls and dangers of social media that parents should be aware of when deciding to allow their children access to social media.
Resources:
The Social Dilemma Netflix Documentary/Docudrama 2020 https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier
Social Media and Adolescent Mental Health: Pediatric Mental Health Minute Series from the American Academy of Pediatrics https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/mental-health-minute/social-media-and-adolescent-mental-health/
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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00:00 Introduction: Tackling Social Media
01:15 FOMO vs Addictive Design
02:41 The Rule of 16 Strategy
04:40 Vulnerability in the Middle School Years
08:58 The Freedom and Responsibility Spreadsheet
12:10 Preparing for the Launch into Adulthood
14:00 Defining Metrics for Success
18:20 Final Advice and the Family Media Contract
