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SOCIAL MEDIA & SCREEN USE

Overuse & misuse of social media and screen activities have been linked to various mental health problems in young people.

For more information:

 

Tips and guidelines for educators & parents

https://pauseyourscreen.com

https://www.humanetech.com

https://guelphfamilyhealthstudy.com/screen-time

 

Keeping kids safe

https://www.cybertip.ca/en

https://www.protectchildren.ca/en

 

Webinars on various related topics

https://www.childrenandscreens.org/events/past-events

 

Information for teens

https://www.humanetech.com/youth

 

Sleep & Mental Health:

For information on the importance of sleep for wellbeing and tips on how to promote healthy sleeping habits:

https://www.childrenandscreens.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sleep-and-Screens-Research-At-A-Glance.pdf

https://childmind.org/topics/sleep

https://childmind.org/article/happens-teenagers-dont-get-enough-sleep

https://douglas.research.mcgill.ca/sleep-and-children-impact-lack-sleep-daily-life