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Review
. 2019 Nov;49(11):52-56.
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000585908.13109.24.

The hazards and benefits of social media use in adolescents

Santhiny Rajamohan  1 , Erin Bennett, Deborah Tedone
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The hazards and benefits of social media use in adolescents

Santhiny Rajamohan et al. Nursing. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

Studies have found that social media can act as a catalyst to negative attitudes and behaviors in adolescents. This article reviews the current evidence and explores if there is a connection between social media and mental health issues.

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