Posts Tagged ‘#mentalhealth’
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Read MoreNavigating AI, Social Media, and Mental Health: What Every Parent Should Know
Recent studies reveal that excessive smartphone use can lead to concerning mental health impacts, such as hallucinations, detachment from reality, and heightened aggression in teens as young as 13.
Read MoreSocial Media and Self-Diagnosis
When we hear teens casually say things like “I’m so OCD sometimes” or “my ADHD is really getting to me today,” it’s crucial to engage them in a conversation.
Read MoreThoughts on Technology From a Recent College Graduate
Dani is a recent college graduate and attended one of my full-day trainings. I wanted to get her thoughts on youth and technology. She is an amazing writer and I asked her to use whatever medium she wanted to convey her thoughts after sitting through the training. She did not disappoint! Read her thoughts on youth, technology and adult responsibilities in this digital world.
Read MoreSocial Media’s Always-On Nature Exacerbates Teens’ Existing Body Image Concerns.
As parents, we know our teenagers’ self-esteem is influenced by their peers and environment. Today, social media amplifies this by creating a vast, interactive space where teens constantly seek validation through likes and comments, impacting their body image and mental health.
Read More“Iowa high school bans cell phones, air pods to improve students’ mental health”
Like learning to drive, which we wait to teach until age 16, there’s an argument for waiting until kids are mature enough to handle smartphones responsibly.
Read More“Lawsuit: Social media causes mental illness”
“Social media users who developed eating disorders, anxiety, and depression say the tech giants knew that their algorithms encourage users to view posts that might lead them into mental illness, and that the companies had a duty to warn them of the dangers.”
Read More“CDC data shows U.S. teen girls ‘in crisis’ with unprecedented rise in suicidal behavior”
“The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60 percent reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness…”
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