Posts Tagged ‘social media’
How Teens Can Gain Confidence in Their Appearance
Last Updated: February 2021 Teenagers today are facing unprecedented social pressures. Social media features a highlight reel of other people’s lives, while photo filters create fake images that no teen…
Read MoreWhen Social Media Attacks
Look around you. At any given time, someone within 30 feet of you is likely viewing some type of social media. You connect with it, you learn from it, and…
Read MoreBeing Social Media Vigilant
After treatment for mental health and/or substance use, you learned a lot about self-care, therapy skills to help you manage your stress and emotions, and about being vigilant in those…
Read MoreThe Power of Social Media
This is not another article from an adult telling adolescents that social media is bad. In fact, it’s the opposite. Social media can be a powerful tool for change. We…
Read MoreHow Much Screen Time is Too Much?
Screen time is a constant in the lives of many and because of the amount of time we devote to scrolling, there is a new focus on how much screen…
Read MoreFeel The Pressure
Sometimes it just feels like everyone’s expectations of you are too much. The pressures of school and work are increasing as your time is decreasing. More is expected of you…
Read MoreDoes Social Media Keep Me from Being Connected to Others?
Social media is great for being informed about other people that we care enough to follow. How else would we know what Aunt Betty had for breakfast? How would we…
Read MoreUsing Social Media as Your Superpower
The headlines always focus on the negatives of social media. There are always stories of cyberbullying and abuse, often transferring into real-life tragedies. Or there are stories about social media…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I’m Addicted to Social Media?
Social media can be very enticing. It can suck us in and then it can be hours before we even realize what time it is. Some apps are specifically designed…
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