They discuss the impact of social media on young people and the fear of missing out that comes with it. They explore the differences between their own teenage years and the constant social connections that social media brings. They also talk about strategies to help young people navigate social media, such as finding joy in certain aspects of it, setting limits, taking breaks, and having someone to talk to when concerns arise.
Your teenage years can be tumultuous, but did you know that half of all mental conditions in adulthood emerge by the age of 14?
And on top of regular stressors like school and relationships, teens today have social media to contend with – and a little something called the global coronavirus pandemic.
On All in the Mind this week, we speak to experts – and teens – about how young people fared last year.