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Episode 251

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

Dec 12, 2024
25:18

Episode Description

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.

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