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Social Media and Mental Health

 
What Selfies Are Doing to Self-Esteem
How they can exacerbate insecurity, anxiety and depression.
 
Social Media and Self-Doubt
How parents can help kids resist the pressure created by artfully curated social media feeds.
 
Managing Social Media Stress With Mindfulness
The technique that lets you stay connected while boosting self-awareness.
 
13 Ways to Boost Your Daughter's Self-Esteem
How to help girls build confidence based on what they can do, not what they look like.
 
What Is Social Anxiety?
When fear of how you appear gets in the way of functioning.
 
Tips for Communicating With Your Teen
Keeping the parent-child relationship strong during a tricky age.
 
Additional Resources
Additional resources are available through the SAMHSA-funded Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, run by the American Academy of Pediatrics.