In this episode, developmental psychologist and screen addiction researcher, Prof Wayne Warburton speaks with host Dr Rebecca Overton on what current evidence reveals about social media, mental health and young people. They unpack mechanisms of harm, discuss Australia’s under‑16 social media ban and offer practical tips for GPs on recognising problematic use and supporting healthier digital habits: 
Explore the scientific evidence about social media and youth mental health 
Understand the specific mechanisms of harm 
Recognise problematic or addictive patterns of social media use 
Gain practical, evidence-informed strategies GPs can use in consults 
Support families with age-based restrictions and to better understand the benefits versus harms of social media 

Host: Dr Rebecca Overton | Total Time: 32 mins

Expert: Prof Wayne Warburton, Developmental Psychologist and Screen Addiction Researcher

In this episode, developmental psychologist and screen addiction researcher, Prof Wayne Warburton speaks with host Dr Rebecca Overton on what current evidence reveals about social media, mental health and young people. They unpack mechanisms of harm, discuss Australia&rsquo;s under‑16 social media ban and offer practical tips for GPs on recognising problematic use and supporting healthier digital habits:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Explore the scientific evidence about social media and youth mental health&nbsp;</li>
<li>Understand the specific mechanisms of harm&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognise&nbsp;problematic or addictive patterns of social media use&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gain practical, evidence-informed strategies GPs can use in consults&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support families with age-based restrictions and to better understand the benefits versus&nbsp;harms of social media&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Dr Rebecca Overton | Total Time: 32 mins
Expert: Prof Wayne Warburton, Developmental Psychologist and Screen Addiction Researcher

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