Phones and Social Media Can Make It Hard to Truly Rest
kajuanwillis
Oct 4
1 min read
A teen can be lying in bed without actually getting mental rest.
Notifications, group chats, videos, social comparison, and constant access to information can keep the brain engaged long after the school day ends.
Research continues to examine how social media and digital habits affect adolescent mental health, including their relationship with anxiety, sleep, comparison, and emotional well-being.
Rather than making technology the enemy, families can talk about creating healthier boundaries around bedtime, homework, meals, and family time.
You don’t have to wait until things reach a crisis to ask for help.
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