#Uh-Oh: How Teens Get Into Trouble Online and What We Can Do About It

Social media use is integral to the lives of young people, bringing both enrichment and exposure to social, mental health, and legal risks. We aim to familiarize attendees with the legal status and consequences of juveniles ’ social media use, risks of online behavior, including cyberbullying and sexting, effects of early exposure to online pornography, and the role of clinicians in helping their patients interact safely online.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Perspectives 62 Source Type: research