Social media use by young people is ubiquitous with nearly 95% of teens report engagement in at least one platform. Is social media addictive? Explore what is currently known about the relationship between social media use, mental health, and addiction.
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Describe what is currently known about the relationship between youth social media use, mental health, and substance use disorders.
Synthesize the evidence for social media use as a behavior with the potential for development of addiction, particularly for at-risk youth, based on the ways it impacts brain development, behavior, and psychological functioning.
Evaluate social media usage through the lens of proposed social media use disorder criteria and theorize potential prevention and treatment options.
