Under-18s with mental health issues to be asked about their social media use

Under new guidelines, questions on screen use will be core part of NHS psychiatric assessments for young peopleChildren and young people with mental health problems will be routinely asked about their use of social media under new guidance being issued to NHS psychiatrists.Under-18s seeking help with conditions such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders will be questioned to see whether using Facebook, Instagram or other platforms is causing or exacerbating their illness. Continue reading…
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