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724 - Social Media and Adolescent Health
Season 9 · Episode 724

724 - Social Media and Adolescent Health

Public Health On Call · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

February 23, 202422m 37s

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Show Notes

What's the state of the evidence on the impact of social media on the mental health of adolescents? Dr. Ceren Budak, a computational social scientist at the University of Michigan, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about a new report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. The report finds a gaping need for more evidence – and for participation by social media companies in supporting research. They discuss recommendations for caregivers, Congress, and social media companies to help maximize the benefits of social media while minimizing potential harms.