Glossary of Digital Media Platforms

This Glossary of Digital Media Platforms provides detailed information about video sharing, social media and gaming apps commonly used by children and teenagers along with mobile device systems and controls.

Key topics include default privacy settings, screen time management, feed customization options, messaging and friend controls, as well as parental controls.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Center of Excellence (CoE) on Social Media and Youth Mental Health is dedicated to creating a healthy digital ecosystem for children and adolescents.

Social media use starts during childhood and can play a significant role in the relationships and experiences that impact children and teens’ growth, development and mental health.

The Center’s work is guided by its co-Medical Directors, Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP and Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP, who are pediatricians and experts in the field of youth development and media. Internally, Center Director Nicole Owings-Fonner leads a strong team of program, communications and mental health professionals.