The American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health serves as a centralized, trusted source of evidence and support for children and teens, parents, educators, pediatricians and other professionals who help youth navigate social media. The Center is grant funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The work of the Center is guided by Co-Medical Directors, Dr. Megan Moreno and Dr. Jenny Radesky. Dr. Moreno and Dr. Radesky are both pediatricians and researchers with expertise in digital media use and its impact on youth mental health and development. Internally, Center Director, Nicole Owings-Fonner, leads a strong team of program, communications, and mental health professionals.
By listening to families, partnering with experts and communities, and engaging with the technology industry, the Center works to:
1. Improve the mental health of children and teens by reducing the risks and leveraging the benefits of social media.
2. Build the capacity of individuals who work with children and teens to mitigate harmful impacts of social media on youth mental health and promote healthy social media use.
3. Synthesize and promote the evidence base and best practices for healthy social media use via communication, guidance, and other resources.
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201-500 employees
