Social Media is Addictive and Influences Behavior: Should it Be Regulated as a Digital Therapeutic?
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 36701180.
- Also identified by DOI 10.2196/43174 and PMC identifier 9912146.
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Abstract
Recently, we were deeply saddened by the findings of the coroner investigating the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. Deeply saddened and angry but not surprised. This case should be seen as a sentinel event, given that this is the first time social media was directly implicated as a cause of death. We should use this opportunity to advance proposals for the regulations of the health effects of social media.
Medical subject headings
- Social Media
- Behavior, Addictive