EPISODE · Jun 14, 2025 · 13 MIN
24. Does Technology + Social Media = Mental Health Issues For All Youth?
from The White Hatter - Parenting In An Online World · host The White Hatter
In this episode of The White Hatter: Parenting in an Online World, we tackle one of the most debated questions today: Does social media cause mental health issues in youth? Host Darren invites parents, caregivers, and educators to move beyond fear and media headlines to explore what the actual research says. Drawing from over 57 peer-reviewed studies, he breaks down the complexity behind youth mental health and highlights why it's not as simple as blaming screens or smartphones. From confounding factors like family violence and academic stress to the surprising benefits of tech in certain contexts, this episode offers a balanced, evidence-informed perspective on how we can better support kids in today’s onlife world.Article "Does Technology + Social Media = Mental Health Issues For All Youth? We Need To Reframe the Question! https://www.thewhitehatter.ca/post/does-technology-social-media-mental-health-issues-for-all-youth-we-need-to-reframe-the-question
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