Media’s Impact on Youth Suicide Contagion and Prevention

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By: Natasha Matta, TAM YAB Member Suicide is a leading public health issue. It is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, the second leading cause of death for people aged 10-34, and there is approximately 1 death by suicide every 11 minutes. With media increasingly becoming people’s primary source of news, […]

SMAHRT Studies: Problematic Internet Usage

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Problematic internet usage (PIU) is defined as internet use that is risky, excessive or impulsive in nature leading to adverse life consequences, specifically physical, emotional, social or functional impairment. It is a growing health concern for parents and medical professionals. Dr. Megan Moreno has been leading SMAHRT’s PIU research for over a decade. Over the […]