Scott Rathgaber, MD, Chief Executive Officer | Bellin Health's Bellin Memorial Hospital
Scott Rathgaber, MD, Chief Executive Officer | Bellin Health's Bellin Memorial Hospital
Feb 19, 2025
Dr. Born, a Pediatric Psychologist with Emplify Health at Bellin, discusses the role of parents in managing their children's social media use. Dr. Born states, “Social media is not all good or all bad and villainizing social media altogether can alienate our children.” He highlights that while social media provides opportunities for connection and learning, it also brings pressures that can increase anxiety and depression among children.
Dr. Born advises parents to actively engage with their children's online activities to better understand and guide their experiences. He notes, “our children often know more about social media and various platforms than we do as adults. Collaborating with our children in an engaged and supportive manner will assist us in helping our children navigate social media in a healthier ways.”
Parents are encouraged to communicate openly, set boundaries, and model healthy behaviors to help mitigate the potential risks of social media exposure on youth.
For further assistance or if experiencing anxiety or depression, contact Emplify Health at Bellin at (920) 433-3630. The National Suicide Hotline is also available 24/7 at 988.
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