Teens: Social Media Mental and Emotional Health

Twelve and a half years old. That’s the average age at which a child opens a social media account. Growing research finds that the more time spent on social media, the more likely a person will experience mental health symptoms like anxiety, isolation, and hopelessness. And according to one recent study, high levels of social media use over the span of four years were associated with increased depression among middle and high school youths. The session explores ways to create a mental health social media balance.