Protecting Youth Mental Health: The Role of Families in Addressing Social Media’s Impact on Self-Harm and Suicide

• By: Abraham Abdulrazzak, DO Samuel Jackson, MD SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
• January 14th, 2025
• adolescents, cyberbullying, depression, family, mental health, parenting tips, self-harm, social media, suicide prevention, therapy, Winter 2025 Issue
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Emma was a 14-year-old high school freshman, a creative and outgoing student with a passion for photography. She had no prior mental health concerns and was thriving academically and socially. When she received her first smartphone, social media quickly became a way for her to connect with friends...