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Social Media’s Affects on Mental Health and Tips to Support Your Child’s Mental Wellness Online

CCRC

One of the most concerning outcomes is the increase in anxiety and depression among children who spend excessive time online. Studies have shown that children who engage in heavy social media use are more likely to experience feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression.

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Controversies around children and digital technology

The Child and Family Corp

Selected media should be engaging, meaningful, and linked to the child’s life, and they should be socially interactive and designed with a learning goal. Nor is there compelling evidence, she suggested, that anxiety is the result of recent changes in digital use; perhaps children with more anxiety simply use screens more often.

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How to Mindfully Break Free from Headline Stress Know the Psychology

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

Headlines and small narrative blurbs are created using principles of psychology to attract and engage readers. Unfortunately, headlines can be misleading and can evoke emotions which can create stress and increase anxiety. Many on social media appear to receive their “news” from the headlines only.

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From the Journals: Impact of the Coronavirus Lockdown on Older Adolescents Engaged in a School-Based Stress Management Program

Social Work Blog

Although the potential stress, anxiety, and isolation of a lockdown might be short-lived for some, for other young people, the effect on well-being will be severe and longer lasting, especially for those who experience adversity or already exhibit difficulties with managing their mental health. ….

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Kids and Anxiety

Beautiful Voyager

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Age and poverty level affected the likelihood of children receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavior problems. This causes lots of anxiety.

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Simple Journaling Prompts for Depression | Anxiety

Social Work Haven

Do you have a way of coping with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you use journaling prompts for depression or anxiety? Among many other activities, I enjoy writing the most to help cope with my anxiety and stress. What Do You Write In a Mental Health Journal Here are some journaling ideas for depression, anxiety and stress.

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Police Contact and Anxiety among Black Young Adults in St. Louis

Social Work Blog

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders for Black young adults (ages 18 to 29) in the United States. Additionally, some Black young adults who have had encounters, directly or indirectly, with police may experience “police contact anxiety” (PCA) symptoms either during or in anticipation of future encounters with police.

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