With the information overload on the internet, it can be difficult to find reliable sources of information about social media use and its effects on physical and mental health. Your primary care provider, pediatrician, or licensed counselor/therapist is a good starting point for the help you or your loved one may need.

Additionally, here is a list of resources and organizations that can offer you more information and support:

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Mental Health Resources
• National Institute of Mental Health: Help for Mental Illnesses
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Support on Social Media
• American Academy of Pediatrics: How To Connect With Your Teen About Social Media Use
• Poison Control Center
• Center for Humane Technology: For Parents & Educators
• The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI)
• The Jed Foundation
• Mental Health America