For the first time in history, mental illness and suicide have become one of the greatest threats to school-aged children. Many parents still view dangers as primarily physical and external, but they’re missing the real danger: kids spending more time online and less time engaging in real life, free play, and autonomy. What are the effects on the next generation’s mental, physical, and spiritual health? Childhood was more or less unchanged for millennia, but this is CHILDHOOD 2.0.
How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers – Child Mind Institute
How does social media affect teens? Experts say kids are growing up with more anxiety and less self-esteem due to social media.
Large-Scale Survey Reveals How Students Are Using Social Media in 2024
29,000 students participated in an annual Student Survey and more than one million responses were collected through our K-12 learning platform.
Managing Social Media Stress With Mindfulness – Child Mind Institute
Does your teen have social media stress? Here are some mindfulness techniques to help teens manage social media stress and boost self-esteem.
Helpful Resources:
- In Their Own Words: What Young People Wish They’d Known
- Digital Transformation Video by Erik Qualman