[The place of social networks in the daily lives of caregivers in adolescent psychiatry].

Abstract

Social networks play an important role in the daily lives of adolescents, even when they are hospitalized in a child psychiatric ward. While they enable them to establish and maintain relationships, and can ease emotional tensions, they can also increase their sense of malaise. Many hospitalized young people report digital harassment, revenge porn or exposure to harmful or even dangerous content. Many hospital wards prohibit the use of cell phones and social networking sites, which nevertheless remain a key part of their care. It is important to support young patients in their use of social networks, and to teach them how to behave safely.