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Coping With Problematic Effects of Social Media

Silver Hill Hospital

Ryan Flanagan, MD, Director of the Resilience Program at River House

The average American dedicates roughly four and a half hours to phone screen time daily, with social media applications consuming most of this time. Studies have shown that high social media consumption correlates with

Dr. Ryan Flanagan explores the profound effects of excessive social media use on youth mental health in his recent Psychology Today article. Highlighting its connection to rising anxiety, depression, and social disconnection, he offers practical strategies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, to help individuals establish healthy boundaries and find balance. 

 

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