Social media is a big part of just about every teenager’s social life. It’s estimated 92 percent of teens in this country are active on at least one social media platform, such as YouTube, TikTok or SnapChat, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Social media influences youth in a variety of ways — for […]
Akron Children’s experts weigh in on report about teen mental health and social media
When U.S Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a 19-page advisory warning the public of the risks of social media to young people, Drs. Michael Redovian and Kristen Cannon read it with the interest of professionals who work daily with children, teens and young adults struggling with behavioral health issues. Dr. Redovian, a pediatric psychiatrist, […]