Title: How social media affects the mental health of teenagers - Insider
Headings: How social media affects the mental health of teenagers
How social media affects the mental health of teenagers
About 63% of teens use social media every day.
Social media may affect teenagers' mental health
Social media isn't all bad
The right amount of social media for your teen
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Content: "Social media usage can certainly have positive effects, such as a sense of social connectivity and belonging, personal contentment and self-esteem, emotional expression and control, and identity development," Charmaraman says. In fact, more than half of teens in Charmaraman's study reported giving and receiving emotional support online. This can be especially important for teens who have an illness, are navigating their LGBTQ+ identity, or dealing with other experiences that might be isolating. The right amount of social media for your teen
Setting limitations can help your teen learn to use social media positively without suffering from the negative associations. "Just like you wouldn't give your child the keys to a car for the first time and let them drive away without any practice, you'll need to be there to teach them how to use social media in a healthy way," Charmaraman says. " Together, you can set rules and shared expectations that promote your teen's autonomy while safeguarding them from risks." Research has found that parental monitoring is tied to less problematic behaviors, like social media addiction or bullying others online, and Charmaraman recommends that parents: Restrict access to social media, for example, by setting curfews or time limits on social teens' media usage. Monitor social media behavior, by following teens' social media accounts or asking for access. Communicate openly about expectations around social media.