Tweens, social media, and mental health – the topic is getting a lot of attention in the news today. A quick online search brings up questions of impact, even going so far as to ask whether the combination of tweens and social media is a threat to mental health. Let’s take a closer look at how tweens are using social …
Social Media & Effects on Mental Health
It’s hard to remember that just a few years ago, social media didn’t exist. It’s become such a large part of our lives that we can’t imagine being without it. Social media lets us find community and entertainment. It lets us stay connected when we can’t meet physically. But it can also have negative effects on our mental health. We …