Vital brain development warning for families of youth using social media

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sümeyye Derin from the Department of Psychology at Sakarya University stated that brain development continues until the ages of 25-30, issued a vital call to families of youth using social media, and emphasized that youth aged 15 and under are particularly affected by the fast-paced content of social media.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Derin stated that while the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for logical decision-making and impulse control in the human brain, continues to develop, the limbic system, which manages emotional processes, operates more dominantly. Noting that age 15 is a critical threshold, Derin recorded that youth struggle with critical thinking skills during this period.

Stating that the fast-paced content of social media leads to attention deficit, the expert reminded parents that they should support their children without judgment. Derin emphasized the importance of collaborating with children against digital risks and directing them to different activities based on their interests.