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 […]
Cannabis for adult non-medical use was legalized in Washington in 2013, and ongoing SMAHRT research noticed a risk in cannabis posts on social media during that time. While many regulations exist to limit youth exposure to cannabis marketing on TV, newspapers and in neighborhoods, social media remains relatively unregulated. To better understand how recreational retail […]
By Arohi Gadagkar On December 3, Brad Kerr and five SMAHRT interns, Zoe, Grainne, Quin, Lekha and Amrutha, traveled to San Francisco, California for the Promoting Research in Social Media and Health Symposium (PRISM). Below are the projects they presented at PRISM, along with some takeaways from attending the conference: Zoe: Research topic: Adolescents’ and […]