Mission Prep on Teens Self-Diagnosing Mental Health Issues Through Social Media
Mission Prep and Aja Chavez recently shared insights on the growing trend of teens turning to social media to self-diagnose mental health conditions. While platforms like TikTok and Instagram have helped destigmatize mental health conversations, they have also led to misinformation and oversimplified self-diagnoses.
Many teens rely on viral posts and influencer content to identify mental health struggles, often without consulting a qualified professional. This can lead to mislabeling normal emotions as clinical disorders, unnecessary anxiety, or even ignoring serious symptoms that require professional intervention.
At Mission Prep, we encourage critical thinking, professional guidance, and open discussions about mental health. Social media can be a great tool for awareness, but it should never replace proper assessment and support from licensed mental health professionals.
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