Title: Heavy Social Media Use Linked With Mental Health Issues In Teens | HuffPost
Headings: Heavy Social Media Use Linked With Mental Health Issues In Teens
Heavy Social Media Use Linked With Mental Health Issues In Teens
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Content: However, the association isn’t necessarily straightforward. “The relationship between the use of social networking sites and mental health problems is complex,” Sampasa-Kanyinga said. “ Simple use of social networking sites cannot fully explain by itself the occurrence of mental health problems.” Turning the problem into the solution
The solution? It’s probably not to get kids off social media. Instead, the way forward may be getting more mental health resources onto these platforms. “We see social networking sites, which may be a problem for some, also being a solution,” Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold of the Interactive Media Institute in San Diego said in a statement reacting to the study’s findings. “ Since teens are on the sites, it is the perfect place for public health and service providers to reach out and connect with this vulnerable population and provide health promotion systems and supports.” The Ottawa Public Health researchers also suggest that parents should be aware of excessive social media use as a possible indicator of mental health issues. The findings were published online on July 13 in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.