Academic References
All text-based research information presented throughout this website is sourced from the following peer-reviewed publications, formatted below in APA 7th Edition style:
- Boer, M., Stevens, G. W. J. M., Finkenauer, C., de Looze, M. E., & van den Eijnden, R. J. J. M. (2021). Social media use intensity, social media use problems, and mental health among adolescents: Investigating directionality and mediating processes. Computers in Human Behavior, 116, 106645.
- Liu, G., Tong, L., Chen, Z., et al. (2026). The associations between social media intensity, problematic social media use, and adolescents’ mental health. Addictive Behaviors, 172, 108524.
- Mireku, M. O., Barker, M. M., Mutz, J., et al. (2019). Night-time screen-based media device use and adolescents’ sleep and health-related quality of life. Environment International, 124, 66–78.
- Naing, L., Hassen, S., Sharbini, S., et al. (2024). The relationship between the use of screen-based devices and self-reported sleep quality in adolescents aged 13–19 years in Brunei. BMC Public Health, 24, 3270.
- Okur, S., Engin, M. Ç., Kütük, H., & Satıcı, S. A. (2025). Cross-lagged relations between smartphone addiction and flourishing in adolescents. Personality and Individual Differences, 236, 113008.
- Popat, A., & Tarrant, C. (2023). Exploring adolescents’ perspectives on social media and mental health and well-being. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 28(1), 323–337.
- Priya, D. B., & Subramaniyam, M. (2022). Fatigue due to smartphone use? Work, 72(2), 637–650.
- Silva, R. L., Gonçalves, B. P. C., Ferreira, M. H. L., & Junior, N. C. (2026). Consequences of screen time on sleep quality in children and adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 40(1), 79–97.
Image References
All images used throughout this website are sourced from free stock photo libraries for educational, non-commercial use:
- Mental health and technology concept image (mental-health-tech.webp) — Home page. Source: Pexels.com / Unsplash.com
- Social media and teenagers image (social-media-teens.webp) — Social Media page. Source: Pexels.com / Unsplash.com
- Screen blue light exposure image (screen-blue-light.webp) — Screen Time page. Source: Pexels.com / Unsplash.com
- Technology addiction image (tech-addiction.avif) — Tech Addiction page. Source: Pexels.com / Unsplash.com
Credible External Mental Health Websites
The following three external websites are included as additional credible resources for further reading on the topics covered in this project:
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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
https://cmha.ca/
A nationwide organization providing advocacy, programs, and resources for mental health across Canada, including youth mental health and digital wellness initiatives. -
Mental Health Foundation (UK)
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
A leading UK charity focused on research, policy, and public education about mental health, with specific guidance on technology’s effects on well-being. -
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
https://www.camh.ca/
Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital offering clinical care, research, education, and policy development related to addiction and mental health.
Contact Information
Student Name: Arju Arju
Email: arjuar@sheridancollege.ca
Course: APPL27670 — Multimedia Presentations
Date: April 14, 2026