When we think about teens and social media, what comes to mind? Constant distractions and short attention spans, frequent miscommunications and misunderstandings and increased rates of anxiety and depression. Is social media all bad? Can we, as caregivers, teach our kids to be mindful around technology use? On this episode of the Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, Argavan interviews Richard Capriola, a seasoned mental health and addictions counseler for over two decades, having worked with adolescents and adults diagnosed with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. He is the author of, The Addicted Child: A Parent’s Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse”. Richard was on the podcast earlier discussing teen substance use, episode 74, today he is here to talk about teens and social media. Argavan and Richard discuss the most popular social media platforms that teenagers use, what the latest research reveals about teens’ social media habits and associated impact and age-appropriate tips and strategies for caregivers to keep their children safe online.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Article: Facebooks Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show
Pew Research: Teens, Social Media and Technology 2022
Mayo Clinic: Teens and Social Media- What’s the Impact?
Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast Episode #74: Teens and Substance Abuse with Richard Capriola
For more on Richard Capriola, you can follow him through his website https://helptheaddictedchild.com/.
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