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Tailored Therapy Beats Restrictions for Teens’ Social Media Struggles

10/17/2025

Summary

Adolescents' Mental Health

A narrative review examined interventions to mitigate the mental health effects of problematic social media use among adolescents aged 10–20.
Therapy-based strategies, such as cognitive dissonance and mindfulness, were more effective than restrictive measures.
Tailoring interventions to individual contexts can enhance their impact.
A systematic review highlighted approaches to address loneliness and social isolation in youth in the UK, emphasizing effective, evidence-based resources and the need for longitudinal studies.

Summary

Youth Technology Intervention

The Centre for Advanced Research on Addictive Behaviours (CAR-AB) was established at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi to address excessive technology use among youth.
It will emphasize prevention, screening, and intervention while planning AI-based models to identify at-risk youth in collaboration with schools and parents.
Recent findings show around 20% of Indian adolescents face technology-related addiction, underscoring the urgent need for effective interventions.

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Adolescents' Mental Health

A narrative review examined interventions to mitigate the mental health effects of problematic social media use among adolescents aged 10–20.
Therapy-based strategies, such as cognitive dissonance and mindfulness, were more effective than restrictive measures.
Tailoring interventions to individual contexts can enhance their impact.
A systematic review highlighted approaches to address loneliness and social isolation in youth in the UK, emphasizing effective, evidence-based resources and the need for longitudinal studies.

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