Instructor: Mariela Podolski, MD
Social media and smartphones are reshaping adolescent development, but at what cost? The growing influence of social media on children and adolescents has sparked urgent conversations about its effects on mental health. With public health authorities raising alarms about the potential psychological harm, this webinar dives into the intricate balance between the benefits and risks of social media use.
Overview
Join Dr. Mariela Posolski, a leading Functional Psychiatrist specializing in pediatric mental health care, to explore the latest research on social media’s impact on anxiety and overall mental well-being in youth. This webinar examines the growing evidence of linking screen time, social media use, and cell phone dependence to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and social isolation in teens. She’ll explore what clinicians and parents need to know to protect adolescent mental health in a hyper-connected world. Attendees will gain insights into current data, practical strategies, and tools to help children navigate the digital landscape with resilience and balance.
All registrants will receive a link to watch the webinar recording post-event. Please note: Email reminders and replays are undeliverable to general emails (such as support@, info@ or admin@). This webinar recording will be available free for live attendees; attendees will be sent the recording link post-event. This webinar will remain free for the general public for two weeks post-webinar.
Mariela Podolski, MD
Mariela Podolski is a psychiatrist with board certifications from ABPN in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is originally from Costa Rica, where she completed medical school at the Universidad de Costa Rica. She completed her residency training at the Institute of Living in Hartford, CT, and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Podolski has dedicated most of her career to working with eating disorder individuals. She currently works in private practice and provides consulting services to Walden Behavioral Care.
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