Moving Medicine

← Moving Medicine12 Dec 2024 · 25 min

Navigating social media’s impact on young people with Melissa Garretson, MD

Navigating social media’s impact on young people with Melissa Garretson, MD12 Dec 202425 min

Melissa Garretson, MD, member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees, and Alex McDonald, MD, of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, explore the challenges adolescents face online and how physicians can support their overall health. From screen time to sleep deprivation, Dr. Garretson shares strategies to help manage unhealthy social media use.