From social media scrolling and online gaming to remote work and virtual learning, we're spending more time on screens than ever before. But what does all this mean for our mental health? On this episode of the Healthier You podcast, Dr. Ashlee Williams speaks with Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente, to explore how screens impact our brains and emotions, the connection between social media and self-esteem, and tips for finding balance in our tech-driven world without sacrificing our mental well-being.
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How Screentime Affects Mental Health
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Asha Patton-Smith, MD
Asha Patton-Smith, MD, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente where she has been named Top Doctor year after year by Northern Virginia, Washingtonian and Arlington Magazines.