Youth Mental Health and Social Media: A Pediatrician's Perspective

This episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS features Dr. Hansa Bhargava, a pediatrician and expert on youth mental health, discussing the impact of social media and cell phone usage on children. Dr. Bhargava highlights the correlation between increased screen time and mental health issues, emphasizing the importance of open communication and collaboration between parents, schools, and students. She also shares insights from the American Academy of Pediatrics' Center of Excellence on Youth Mental Health and Social Media, advocating for restricted access and digital literacy education. The episode explores practical strategies for mitigating the negative effects of technology while acknowledging the complexities of navigating today's digital world.ResourcesA Look at State Efforts to Ban Cellphones in Schools and Implications for Youth Mental Health, article from KFF, a non-profit organization following national health issuesBuilding Happier Kids: Stress-busting tools for parents, by Hansa Bhargava, MDPhysicianary, podcast on HealioAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental HealthEmory UniversityThe Anxious Generation, by Jonathan HaidtDr. Bhargava on LinkedIn, X, Instagram