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#KidsAnxiety and Social Media: A Review
Jenna Glover1, Sandra L Fritsch1
1Pediatric Mental Health Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13123 East 16th Avenue, B130, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
Summary
This review explores how child and adolescent anxiety correlates with electronic media use, discussing risks, protective factors, and digital mental health interventions for youth.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Child and adolescent anxiety is a growing concern.
- Electronic media use is pervasive among youth.
- The intersection of youth anxiety and digital engagement requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the relationship between child and adolescent anxiety and electronic media.
- To identify risk and protective factors associated with online engagement.
- To discuss mHealth and eHealth interventions for youth anxiety.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current research.
- Analysis of studies on social media and online platform engagement.
- Examination of digital prevention and treatment options.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests a correlation between youth anxiety and electronic media use.
- Identified various risk and protective factors influencing this interaction.
- mHealth and eHealth present viable avenues for intervention.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians should assess online behaviors in youth mental health evaluations.
- Novel digital interventions show promise for managing anxiety.
- Promoting healthy technology use is crucial for adolescent well-being.
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