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Featured Questions
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Screen Time for Teenagers
Question: How much screen time is safe for a teenager?
Answer: While we wish we had a simple answer for you, there isn’t an exact amount of screen time that is recommended for teens. Here’s why: Historically, the term “screen time” was developed to refer mainly to television watching. Read the rest of this answer here.
Social Media & Youth Mental Health Q&A Portal
|October 23, 2024
Managing Content on Social Media Feeds
Question: What are some ways for youth to control what they see on social media? (algorithm, settings, etc.)
Answer: Sometimes the content in our social media feeds can feel overwhelming and confusing, especially when you see content that is upsetting, scary, gross, or unwanted. Since each platform has different settings and controls, it can feel daunting to try to manage it all. Read the rest of this answer here.
Social Media & Youth Mental Health Q&A Portal
|July 19, 2024
Current Events and Social Media
Question: As a young person who enjoys keeping up with current events through digital media, I was wondering how to protect one’s mental health while still staying informed and involved?
Answer: It is normal to want to stay current on what’s happening in your community or around the world, and also be concerned about how to balance what you’re viewing with how it makes you feel. Read the rest of this answer here.
Social Media & Youth Mental Health Q&A Portal
|October 23, 2024
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Youth Advisory Panel
Learn about the CoE Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) and read advice they have for policymakers and members of the tech industry.
About the YAP
Learn about our Youth Advisory Panel and how their efforts inform the work of the CoE.
YAP Advice for Policymakers
Read what the YAP has to say about creating programs, policies, and regulation.
Tools & Resources
Use these resources to help develop healthy digital habits
Building Healthy Digital Habits Printable
When it comes to building healthy digital habits, you may not know where to start. Here are some research-based tips from pediatricians that can make a big difference. Also available in Spanish.
AAP Family Media Plan
Media is everywhere and managing it all can be tough. Use the AAP Family Media Plan to help you set media priorities that matter most to you. The tool can be used as an app too!
Multimedia Resources for Teens
4 Social Media Tips for Teens
Is social media good or bad for your mental health? It can be both! Create a healthy balance of time online by trying these four things.
Social Media & Mental Health: Tips for Teens
In this webinar, we explain the potential risks and benefits of social media use to your mental health and discuss resources and strategies to support healthy social media habits.
Funding for the Center of Excellence was made possible by Grant No. SM087180 from SAMHSA of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the US Government.
Last Updated
07/19/2024
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics