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Podcast: The Podcast by KevinMD
Episode: Managing social media for better teen mental health
Description: Child psychiatrist Ellen K. Feldman discusses her article "How social media is shaping teen mental health and what we can do about it," highlighting the growing concerns about social media's impact on adolescents. She emphasizes the importance of monitoring social media usage, setting screen time limits, and teaching digital literacy to help young people protect themselves from harmful content. Ellen also stresses the value of in-person socialization to counteract social media's isolating effects, especially for teens struggling with anxiety or depression. She offers actionable strategies for parents and clinicians to support teens in developing healthy digital habits and foster...