Smartphones, social media use and youth mental health

Abi-Jaoude, Elia; Naylor, Karline Treurnicht; Pignatiello, Antonio

doi:10.1503/cmaj.190434

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“…Social media have been associated with increased mental distress, self-harm, and suicide. 2 Additionally, the spread of information is not limited by distance, such that the pandemic of fear can and has spread before the actual C-19 pandemic. 3 This has an effect on our patients' mental health, putting their physical and mental well-being at risk.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Twitter pandemic: The critical role of Twitter in the dissemination of medical information and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rosenberg

Syed

Rezaie

2020

CJEM

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The Twitter pandemic: The critical role of Twitter in the dissemination of medical information and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rosenberg

Syed

Rezaie

2020

CJEM

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208

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“…Given the continuous exposure to the virtual environment, it is essential to understand the impact that online social relationships have on mental health and interpersonal functioning in developmental stages. The aim of our review, compared to other recent publications [see ( 17 , 18 )], is to provide a detailed overview of not only the effect of social media in general but also of the associations between specific platforms and psychopathology. We believe that this point is relevant, as it is important to distinguish among the different social media platforms given that each of them has specific, unique features that drive young users' preferences.…”

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Social Media Usage and Development of Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence: A Review

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Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, are now part of almost everyone's social life, especially for the newer generations. Children and teenagers grew up together with these Internet-based services, which have become an integral part of their personal and social life. However, as reported in various studies, psychological and psychiatric problems are sometimes associated with problematic usage of social media. The primary purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the cognitive, psychological, and social outcomes correlated with a problematic use of social media sites during the developmental stages, from age 10 to 19 years. With a specific focus on depression, anxiety, eating, and neurodevelopmental disorders, the review also discusses evidence related to genetic and neurobiological issues, together with the implications in clinical work and future directions under a multidisciplinary perspective. While the scientific community has made significant progress in enhancing our understanding of the impact of social media on teenagers' lives, more research integrating biological and environmental factors is required to fully elucidate the development of these disorders.

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“…Additionally, of concern for online researchers, there are possible links between decreased youth mental health and increased online activity (ie, “screen time”) [ 15 - 17 ]. Strong arguments and reliable data support the perspective that online activities, particularly social media engagement, have unhealthy impacts for some youth populations [ 15 - 17 ]. Disruptions of regular face-to-face classes at universities and high schools may have elevated levels of unhealthy “screen time” for select populations.…”

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A Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Student Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: Randomized Controlled Trial

Ritvo¹,

Ahmad²,

Morr³

et al. 2021

JMIR Ment Health

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Background University students are experiencing higher levels of distress and mental health disorders than before. In addressing mental health needs, web-based interventions have shown increasing promise in overcoming geographic distances and high student-to-counselor ratios, leading to the potential for wider implementation. The Mindfulness Virtual Community (MVC) program, a web-based program, guided by mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy principles, is among efforts aimed at effectively and efficiently reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress in students. Objective This study’s aim was to evaluate the efficacy of an 8-week MVC program in reducing depression, anxiety, and perceived stress (primary outcomes), and improving mindfulness (secondary outcome) in undergraduate students at a large Canadian university. Guided by two prior randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that each demonstrated efficacy when conducted during regular university operations, this study coincided with a university-wide labor strike. Nonetheless, the students’ response to an online mental health program on a disrupted campus can provide useful information for anticipating the impact of other disruptions, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as future disruptions. Methods In this parallel-arm RCT, 154 students were randomly allocated to an 8-week MVC intervention (n=76) or a wait-list control (WLC) condition (n=78). The MVC intervention included the following: (1) educational and mindfulness video modules, (2) anonymous peer-to-peer discussions, and (3) anonymous, group-based, professionally guided, 20-minute videoconferences. Study outcomes were evaluated at baseline and at 8-week follow-up using the following: Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire Short Form (FFMQ-SF). Generalized estimation equations with an AR (1) covariance structure were used to evaluate the impact of the intervention, with outcome evaluations performed on both an intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) basis. Results Participants (n=154) included 35 males and 117 females with a mean age of 23.1 years. There were no statistically significant differences at baseline between the MVC and WLC groups on demographics and psychological characteristics, indicating similar demographic and psychological characteristics across the two groups. Results under both ITT and PP approaches indicated that there were no statistically significant between-group differences in PHQ-9 (ITT: β=–0.44, P =.64; PP: β=–0.62, P =.053), BAI (ITT: β=–2.06, P =.31; PP: β=–2.32, P =.27), and FFMQ-SF (ITT: β=1.33, P =.43; PP: β=1.44, P =.41) compared to WLC. There was a s...

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Smartphones, social media use and youth mental health

Cited by 339 publications

References 53 publications

The Twitter pandemic: The critical role of Twitter in the dissemination of medical information and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Twitter pandemic: The critical role of Twitter in the dissemination of medical information and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Social Media Usage and Development of Psychiatric Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence: A Review

A Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Student Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: Randomized Controlled Trial

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