Conference presentation
Social Media and Mental Health – A Toxic Combination for Young People
Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People, 2018 (Melbourne, Australia, 08-Jun-2018)
Generation Next
2018
Abstract
In 1997 the first recognisable social media site, 'Six Degrees' was created, but the widespread global use of social media arguably exploded between 2004 and 2007 when YouTube and Facebook changed the face of the Internet and how people connect. A little over a decade later we are beginning to see the toxic impact of social media on the mental health and development of young people. This presentation looks at the downside of social media on young people and what can, and should, be done to nurture healthy minds.
Details
- Title
- Social Media and Mental Health – A Toxic Combination for Young People
- Authors
- Michael Nagel (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Conference details
- Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People, 2018 (Melbourne, Australia, 08-Jun-2018)
- Publisher
- Generation Next
- Date published
- 2018
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451222602621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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