Trapped in Your Feed: How Algorithms May Be Making Teen Mental Health Worse
Have you ever opened TikTok planning to watch one video, only to look up an hour later, wondering where the time went? It could be because of “the algorithm.” Social media platforms are designed to keep people engaged with their site, and a big part of that comes down to algorithms. Algorithms are invisible systems […]
5 Signs a Teen is Being Bullied that Every Parent Should Know
Learn the 5 signs a teen is being bullied that every parent should know. Spot warning behaviors early and learn how to support your child with care.
Self-Diagnosing on TikTok: When Mental Health Content Starts Shaping Who You Are
Mental health content is everywhere on TikTok, and sometimes the videos feel surprisingly accurate. Creators may describe what it’s like to live with anxiety, trauma, or another mental health condition, and teens may watch and wonder, Do I have this? Social media has made mental health information easier to access, but not all of it […]
Before Love Island Even Starts, Fans Are Digging Through Contestants’ Social Media. What Does That Teach Teens About Digital Citizenship?
Every year, the internet gets excited when a new season of Love Island is announced. Fans immediately begin following contestants on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and other platforms to learn more about the people who will be entering the villa. But lately, something else has become part of the tradition. Before the first episode even airs, […]
How to Help a Teenage Boy with Anger Issues: Strategies & Treatment Options
Help a teenage boy with anger issues using calm parenting strategies and proven therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR from Mission Prep.
Why Teens Feel Untouchable: What The Crash Reveals About Risky Decisions and the Teenage Brain
Netflix’s new documentary The Crash has sparked intense conversations across TikTok and social media. The film follows the tragic case involving McKenzie Shrilla, the Ohio teenager whose high-speed crash killed her boyfriend Dominic Russo and her friend Davion Flanagan. According to reports surrounding the case, Shrilla was driving at extremely dangerous speeds before losing control […]
