Social Media and Mental Health in our Kids

Join anxiety and OCD specialist Gracie Block, LPC for a practical, research-based talk on how social media and screen use uniquely affect adolescent mental health. Drawing on research on sleep, social media, and adolescent suicidality, Gracie will explore how digital habits impact brain development, emotional regulation, and peer interaction—factors especially critical in the post-COVID era. Learn about the risks of unhealthy screen use, including rising anxiety, perfectionism, cyberbullying, and self-esteem struggles, as well as surprising ways online spaces can foster connection and belonging. Walk away with clear strategies, warning signs, and actionable tools that families, educators, and teens can use to help teens build resilience and create healthier balance in the digital age.

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