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Social media a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people

As a teen growing up in an abusive household, Morgan coped daily with physical and emotional harm from her mother. However, she felt safe and supported when she posted about her experiences on a fake ... Read More

The Effect Of Social Media On Tweens: Benefits, Risks, And Parental Guidance

By: Dr Supriya Mallik In the era of smartphones and affordable internet access, logging-on to social media has emerged as one of the integral routines in the lives of pre-adolescent kids, who are also ... Read More

Do social-media bans benefit young people? These data could offer clues

Australia’s Online Safety Amendment Act provides the chance for researchers to analyse the complex relationship between social-media use and mental health in adolescents, but results should be ... Read More

Social media companies face another lawsuit over effect on youth mental health

Several major social media platforms are being sued by New York City in the latest fight against tech giants over how their products influence the nation’s youth. The city sued the parent companies of ... Read More

Should Teens Be Banned From Social Media?

Recent years have seen alarming increases in youth self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Parents, educators, and mental health experts are naturally concerned, and many blame social media. Governments have ... Read More

Local psychiatrist discusses effect violent social media content has on children

TULSA, Okla. — Dr. Matthew Sharp, the Chief Medical Officer at Parkside Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital, discussed the effect violent social media content can have on children who are exposed to it. Read More

15 Traits Of People Who Refuse To Post Their Private Lives On Social Media

If you're someone who shies away from sharing your private life on social media, you're not alone. Many people choose to keep their personal moments close to the chest, dodging the impulse to post ... Read More

Local school district investigating recent social media posts; Lawyer explains how it can happen

As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, the Xenia Community Schools Board of Education gathered for a special meeting on Monday to discuss personnel matters. Parents who attended the meeting told News ... Read More

‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people

Morgan E. PettyJohn receives funding from the Kalman & Ida Wolens Foundation. She is a member of the Society for Social Work and Research, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and ... Read More