Category: Teenagers Mental Health

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The Dark Side of Connectivity: Exploring the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Depression in Youth

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: February 26, 2025

Explore how excessive social media use can impact mental health in young people. This article delves into the link between connectivity, depression, and the potential effects on youth, highlighting the importance of balance and healthy online habits.

The Role of Social Platforms in Promoting Unrealistic Beauty Standards

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: February 26, 2025

Social media often promotes unattainable beauty standards, leading to negative impacts on self-esteem and mental health. Discover how to navigate the digital world while fostering a positive self-image and maintaining a healthy relationship with social platforms.

What are the Pros and Cons of Social Media For Mental Health?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: February 26, 2025

Social media has both positive and negative impacts on mental health. This article explores how social media can foster connection and support but also lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, offering insights on how to use it mindfully.

How Social Media Filters are Impacting Our Mental Health

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 18, 2024

Have you ever looked at a photo on social media and thought, “That person is so beautiful, they look almost inhuman”? That’s because many photos on social media aren’t real – they’re filtered or edited to wipe out signs of imperfections. Teeth are whiter, fine lines are erased, and noses...

Will TikTok Time Limits Improve Teen Mental Health?

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 12, 2024

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 5 years, you’ve probably heard of TikTok. TikTok is a video-based social media platform that’s gained immense popularity, especially with teens. Reports show that two-thirds of teens worldwide have a TikTok account, and there are 1 billion users (of all...

The Importance of Knowing Your Friends

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: December 13, 2021

In today’s social media–saturated world, no analysis of relationships would be complete without proper attention to the criteria you set for your friends—online and off. If you are engaged in online relationships that you consider to be a prominent source of support and companionship, be sure determine the strength of the relationships based on these factors.

Growing Up Without Emotional Security

By: Dr. Gregory Jantz  •  Updated: March 17, 2025

Growing up without emotional security can impact relationships, self-worth, and happiness long-term. Learn about the lasting effects, recognize signs from your own childhood, and discover how to rebuild emotional security and inner peace.

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