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Ethics & Equity: Studying Social Media’s Impact Through Youth-Centered Participatory Research

Child Mind Intitute

They talk about how including youth in research on tech and mental health can improve access to care by making digital care solutions fit the needs of more diverse populations. Unfortunately, any research study involving participants under the age of 18 is rare because it is difficult to ethically do.

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How Much Should You Monitor Your Teen’s Social Media?

Child Mind Intitute

A hot-button topic (in parental social media circles, of course) is how much caregivers should be keeping tabs on their kids. But with concerns about cyberbullying and detrimental effects of social media on self-esteem and mental health , others say it shouldnt even be a question.