Positive and negative social media experiences and proximal risk for suicidal ideation in adolescents.

Jessica Leigh HamiltonMaya DalackSimone Imani BoydSaskia JorgensenMelissa J DreierJas SarnaDavid A Brent

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2024)

Results indicate that SM experiences may be dynamic and modifiable risk and protective factors for SI in adolescents, whereas there is no effect of SM screen time on SI. Our results highlight that targeting negative SM experiences and augmenting the positive experiences on SM may be critical targets to improve teens' mental health and prevent suicide, rather than focusing on limiting SM screen time.

Keyphrases

mental health
social media
young adults
physical activity
high throughput
health information
mental illness
room temperature