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Social Media Use and Children: An Interview with Dr. Alison Yeung of The Smartphone Effect

Erin Junker - The Happy Sleep Company Season 1 Episode 196

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Yeung, MD, a practicing family physician from Ontario, Canada, to discuss the profound impact of social media on our children. Dr. Yeung brings a wealth of experience, having observed a dramatic increase in adolescent mental health visits over the past decade. Through her research and clinical practice, she has uncovered some unsettling truths about how Big Tech influences parental perceptions and exacerbates mental health challenges — and what we can do as parents!

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Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant
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