Mythbusters: Teens and Social Media
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9 minutes
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Mythbusters Series: Understanding the Brain, Learning, and Development
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Overview
Are social media apps “rewiring” teenagers’ brains for the worse? This video unpacks myths and facts about adolescent brain development and digital media use. We explore what the research says about social media’s impact on mental health, attention, and social connection—offering a more balanced, research-informed perspective.
Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
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Neuroscience, Social Media
Learning objectives
- Evaluate common beliefs about how social media affects adolescent brain development
- Summarize research on the relationships between digital media use, mental health, and attention
- Apply a balanced, evidence-informed perspective when discussing social media with teens and families
Added on 8/7/2025 ·
Last updated on 8/7/2025