Is social media affecting your child’s health? A Miami children’s hospital takes action

Depression. Addiction. Eating disorders.

A “mental health tsunami” is affecting kids and teens. And research shows a correlation between the internet, social media and an increase among children for suicidal thoughts and other health-related concerns, experts say.

That’s why Nicklaus Children’s Hospital near South Miami is calling on parents to help protect their kids from the dark side of today’s digital world, including cyberbullying, predators, pornography and other content that can affect a child’s self-esteem, health and safety.