Digital media and health impact
Understanding the impact digital media has on an individual’s health and development, especially a child’s, is pertinent to their overall well-being and self image.
Current statistics
Source- Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013–2023 (pg. 74)
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Inside the teenage brain
Source- Worksheets
Screen time and the impacts on health
Too much screen time has been linked to:
- Obesity
- Poor sleep or insomnia
- Behavioral problems
- Impulsive actions
- Loss of social skilss
- Violence
- Less time for play
- Eye strain
- Neck and back problems
- Anxiety and depression
- Difficulties with work or school
Source- Evergreen Caregiver Support
Bark’s 2024 Annual Report on Children and Technology
Source- Bark
Tips talking to teens about social media
- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing– Social media tip sheet; in Spanish, click here.