The hazards and benefits of social media use in adolescents

Nursing. 2019 Nov;49(11):52-56. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000585908.13109.24.

Abstract

Studies have found that social media can act as a catalyst to negative attitudes and behaviors in adolescents. This article reviews the current evidence and explores if there is a connection between social media and mental health issues.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Risk Assessment
  • Social Media / statistics & numerical data*