Kids/Teen: Impact of Family Substance Misuse & Co-Occurring Issues
Social Media & Your Child’s Mental Health: What the Research Says
Social media plays an important role in the lives of many tweens and teens. More than one-third (35%) of 13- 17-year-olds reported using social media sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook "almost constantly" in 2022. And while many social media platforms set a minimum age of 13 to sign up, 38% of kids ages 8-12 say they have used social media.
All this media use can influence young people in a variety of ways. And with a reported rise in depression and anxiety among teens, you may wonder how social media may impact your child's mental health. Research suggests it depends on how they use it. Understanding potential connections between social media and mental health can help you guide your kids toward healthy social media habits.
Reminder!!
Reminder from “One Day At a Time in Al-Anon”: There is no need for me to accept blame for another person’s irrational actions. I will deal with my own short-comings. If I do this honestly – following the Fourth to Tenth Steps – the change in me will be reflected in every person whose life touches mine.