The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health: Risks, Benefits, and Family Approaches

• By: Elizabeth Callahan, MA, BCBA Behavior Therapy Associates
• April 16th, 2025
• adolescents, anxiety, body image and social media, cyberbullying, digital addiction, family, mental health resources, social media, Spring 2025 Issue, tech, youth mental health
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In recent years, the conversation around social media and youth mental health has become urgent and deeply personal for many families. Parents are increasingly wary of the role smartphones and social media play in their children’s lives, fueled by the spotlight on growing evidence linking...