The guidance contains 10 recommendations designed to ensure that teens get the proper training on how use social media safely.
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The recommendations acknowledge that more research is needed to understand the full impact social media has on mental health. "Overall, I think the advisory is great. I appreciate that the APA took a balanced approach and discussed both the benefits and risks. This highlights the importance of taking an individualized approach to every child," said Ariana Hoet, a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital who was not involved in making the guidance.
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