Social media and teen mental health: What parents should know
Social media and teen mental health are major concerns for parents today. In this clip from Little Lessons, pediatrician Dr. Lena van der List explains what research shows about excessive social media use and its link to negative mental health outcomes in teens, along with guidance on when kids should start using social platforms.
Dr. van der List shares why many experts recommend waiting until at least age 16 for social media, and how parental involvement plays a key role once teens begin using it. Learn how setting boundaries, modeling healthy screen habits, and having open conversations about digital safety and media use can support your child’s well-being in today’s digital world.
Video description: Dr. van der List stands in front of a light blue background. Images include a collection of phone screens with various content, a depressed teen looking at her phone, and young teens staring at their phones.
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