Not available August 16? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Researchers have known for years that social media has differential effects on how young people think about themselves depending on who they are and how they use it.
There is now increased public scrutiny on social media and its impact on youth wellbeing amid the mental health crisis of the last few years.
In fact, Congress is gearing up now to consider the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act and the Kids Online Safety Act, both drafted in direct response to new research on social media and mental health.Due to rejection sensitive dysphoria, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, and social challenges, young people with ADHD and other neurodivergent social media users may be at elevated risk for experiencing mental health repercussions.But is all digital media use necessarily dangerous for neurodivergent youth?
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