Social media has amplified what young people think about body image, self-esteem and mental health
The mental health of young people in Ireland continues to be an issue of huge concern and we know from research that smartphones, online activity and, in particular, social media use are huge factors in this regard.
In this week's Brainstorm podcast, presenter Ella McSweeney discusses this issue with Dr Fiona Flynn - affiliate researcher with the Centre for Mental Health and Community Research at Maynooth University and Youth Development Manager with Bodywhys - and Dr Margaret McLafferty, Rearch Fellow with Ulster University and ATU.
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The credits: this RTÉ Brainstorm podcast series is presented by Ella McSweeney, research is by Hazel O'Leary, the producer is Adrian Carty and it was recorded by Shane Dempsey at Collaborative Studios. RTÉ Brainstorm is edited by Jim Carroll and the assistant editor is Aoife Ryan-Christensen. The series is proudly supported by Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland.
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