A scoping review of social media in child, adolescents and young adults: research findings in depression, anxiety and other clinical challenges.
Donald M HiltyDorothy StubbeAlastair J McKeanPamela E HoffmanIsheeta ZalpuriMyo T MyintShashank V JoshiMurat PakyurekSu-Ting T LiPublished in: BJPsych open (2023)
Research opportunities include clinical outcomes from functional perspective on a health continuum, diverse youth and sociodemographic populations, methodology, intervention and privacy issues. More longitudinal studies, comparison designs and effectiveness approaches are also needed. Health systems face clinical, training and professional development challenges.