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Social Media and Youth Mental Health

September 18, 2024

Social media is here to stay. Learn practical tips to foster conversations with your kid or teen about social media use.

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Ilan Shapiro, MD

Dr. Ilan Shapiro is a pediatrician and the Senior Vice President, Chief Health Correspondent, and Medical Affairs Officer at AltaMed Health Services. Since joining AltaMed in 2016, he has enhanced community health initiatives and advocated for healthcare equality, particularly for Latino populations. Dr. Shapiro's past roles include Medical Director of Health Education and Wellness and Medical Director for Behavioral Health, where he expanded care programs. He has been featured on major media outlets like CNN and Telemundo. Dr. Shapiro serves on the Board of Governors at L.A. Care Health Plan and the Gasol Foundation, and as an ambassador for the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.

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