Presented by: Elizabeth Ortiz-Schwartz, MD, DFAPA
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist
Team Lead, Adolescent Inpatient Unit

Discuss the effects of social media on adolescents — both the positive connections that are formed, as well as problematic use behavior and disorders. In this Grand Rounds, Dr. Ortiz-Schwartz will be reviewing relevant literature, including sociological and academic research; utilizing clinical case examples; and discussing best practices that clinicians can incorporate to address and provide support to both youth and their families in managing problem use.

Educational Objectives

As a result of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

1. Describe the various types of social media and how they specifically affect adolescents’ mood and behaviors
2. Identify when social media use becomes problematic and contributes to disordered use and behaviors
3. Define strategies to assess and support teenagers and their families in managing their social media use

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Accreditation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital is accredited by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: Silver Hill Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

NASW/Connecticut Statement:

This program has been approved for 1.5 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.

New York Social Worker Statement:

Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0728. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.

New York Psychologist Statement:

Silver Hill Hospital is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0227. This program is approved for 1.5 contact hours.

Disclosure:

No planners of this activity have indicated a relevant financial relationship with an ACCME defined commercial interest.