Ask children about social media use, psychiatrists urged

Psychiatrists are being urged to ask children with mental health issues how long they spend online and what they use social media for.

Questions about technology should be a routine part of assessments, the Royal College of Psychiatrists says. It is concerned about how time spent online impacts mood, sleep, diet and behaviour. The government is expected to announce plans to regulate social media companies soon.

BBC News Article

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