Friday, February 15, 2019

Experts discuss effects of technology on adolescent mental health


Technology use by adolescents is growing but should not be considered uniformly problematic, says Joseph McGuire of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, noting how the use of video games can engage youth therapeutically. A literature review noted risks related to technology use by teens including "cyberbullying, sending sexual content, excessive use, and compromised privacy."
Psychiatry Advisor

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