The mental health crisis among teenagers is on the rise, and more concerning is the fact that many aren't getting the help they need.
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming, many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it.In fact, according to Texas Children's Hospital, the need for emergency mental health intervention among children nationwide is four times higher today than it was two years ago.
Social media has become a major part of the daily lives of young people, but a new study shows how taking a break could help them feel better about themselves. Dr. Gallagher says not only is there a real risk of kids receiving unreliable information online, but an attempt at self-treatment and diagnosis is also downright dangerous. So, if some kids are turning to social media for help, and they're not turning to their parents, moms need to look for certain signs. "Mood changes, low energy, sleep disruption, disengagement from the family, to an extent that's beyond what's expected," Dr. Gallagher explains.
Why are so many teens struggling with mental health? "A lot of times it's social media that causes them to have all kinds of mental conditions. Yep it's just like a loop, a never-ending loop," adds one Houston dad, and he isn't wrong."Researchers are beginning to study what they call digital stress and how that affects teen mental health," Dr.
She says you can help kids realize they may need to limit their time by asking. "After you've spent two hours on social media how do you feel? Do you feel energized and rejuvenated? Do you feel kind of down, and tired and bad. It can be kind of eye opening for kids" and Dr. Gallagher says don't be afraid to ask other parents what works for them to stay mentally connected to their kids."We check in every morning, every evening. We have a Feelings Wheel.
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