Social media’s influence on suicidality in adolescents

The term social media refers to online platforms used to share content, express ideas, network with others, and promote interactivity among users. Examples of these platforms include YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, online connection sites, and many more. It is estimated that 97% of youth between the ages of 13 and 17 participate in at least one form of social media on a daily basis (Nesi et al. 2021). With the increasing use of social media among the youth population, understanding its potential impact on the exponential rise of deaths by suicide is crucial for primary care providers to recognize and intervene upon.