Social Media and Teen Mental Health

Social media influences nearly all parts of our lives. It's where you, as an adult, may find out what's happening with family. You can use it to find a job or to boost your education. Yet, when it comes to social media and teen mental health, you may not see what's really happening behind the scenes. At Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center, our team can help with comprehensive support that your teen needs. Our faith-based adolescent treatment center provides your teen with the tools he needs to take control of his mental health condition. For more information about our adolescent boys' mental health treatment options, contact Stonwater Adolescent Recovery Center at 662.373.2828 today.

Why Is Social Media and Teen Mental Health a Concern?

It is not always easy or possible to remove all social media use from teens. It has become a component of conversations, relationships, and interacting with the world around them. However, without much monitoring of your loved one, you may find that what is happening on these sites could be putting your son or daughter at risk for developing or worsening mental health problems. This is when social media and teen mental health need to be addressed. Teen social media use can impact them in various ways:

Exposes them to traumatic events
Creates peer pressure
Leads to poor self-esteem
Leads to worsening anxiety
Encourages the use of drugs or alcohol

Signs Your Teen Is at Risk

How do you know what's happening on social media and teen mental health status? Even if you work very hard to talk to your teen and keep an open conversation going, chances are good you could miss key signs. Here are a few indications that you need to talk to your teen about what's happening.

Your teen is not interested in the things that they used to be
They are displaying signs of depression
They seem to be anxious a lot of the time
You've seen physical changes in them
They have new friends or relationships that are out of character for them
They seem to be hiding what they are doing

When you are facing any of these changes, it can be very important to seek out help for your teen. This is especially true if you suspect significant risk factors for mental health.

When Does Your Teen Need Help?

When you think about social media and teen mental health, you may not know there's a problem that requires help right away. However, we encourage you to reach out to us if you thin your child is in need of the care we offer such as our anxiety treatment program and depression treatment program. More so, if there is the risk of trauma, our trauma treatment program can offer help and guidance. Also do not overlook the risk of dependence in teens. Our substance abuse programs can offer help.

Secure the Care Your Teen Needs at Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center

When social media and teen mental health are something weighing on your mind, it's possible to get help. If you see your child changing and you're worried about the outcome, that's when you need to reach out to Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center. Allow our trusted, experienced professionals to offer the support you need. Our treatment center offers mental health and substance abuse treatment, using a wide range of evidence-based and holistic treatment options. For instance, we offer:

Contact us at 662.373.2828 today to learn more about how we can help your teen take control of their mental health conditions.

The Stonewater Adolescent Treatment Process

What to Expect When Your Child Goes to Treatment

More than half a million families put a child into residential treatment for adolescents each year. If your family is taking this step, you are not alone - even if it may feel that way. With a clear understanding of what to expect, and trusted guides walking alongside you, this moment can be transformed from a time of fear and uncertainty to the beginning of a new and positive journey. Let's begin.