Guidance from the APA on Social Media Use in Adolescence

The American Psychological Association has prepared an advisory on the potential beneficial and harmful effects of social media use on adolescents' development.

In addition, specific recommendations are offered, based on the scientific evidence to date.

More information is available here

Christina Ralph, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in Northern Virginia. She offers psycho-educational assessments and psycho-diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, and she specializes in testing for learning disorders (such as dyslexia), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), social skills issues (such as autism), and emotional-behavioral concerns.