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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
Volume 26, Issue 2, Pages 217-+Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2016.12.007
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Social media; Depression; Anxiety; Facebook; Emotional contagion; Cognitive neuroscience; Sleep; Social networks
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For transitional age individuals, social media (SM) is an integral component of connecting with others. There are 2 billion SM users worldwide. SM users may experience an increase in perceived social support and life satisfaction. Use of SM may facilitate forming connections among people with potentially stigmatizing mental disorders. However, epidemiologic studies suggest that increased SM use is associated with conditions such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. Future research should examine directionality of these associations and the role of contextual factors. It also will be useful to leverage SM to provide mental health care and surveillance of mental health concerns.
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