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Facebook aware of Instagram’s harmful effect on teenage girls
Since 2019, Facebook has been studying the impact of its products on younger users’ state of mind and a recent leak, at the company, surfaced some of the findings. Feedback from focus groups, online surveys and diary studies suggests Instagram worsens body image issues for teenage girls. Read insights from Facebook's internal research.
National Eating Disorder Association resources for help
If you suspect your child is suffering from an eating disorder, it's time to seek help. The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) offers a guide to detecting the warning signs and steps to get treatment.
Social Media and friendship: Navigating relationships during COVID-19
The rise in popularity of social media over the past few years coupled with the decline of in-person interaction during the pandemic means children and teens are connecting with their peers behind a phone screen now more than ever. In our latest CHOC Blog post, Dr. Amy Morse, a pediatric psychologist, explains how digital connections are changing peer relationships and offers best practices for safe social media use.
Spotting kids suffering from pandemic stress
The pandemic caused increases in pediatric mental health issues, but just because kids are back in school doesn’t mean these mental health problems will go away. In a recent Q&A, Dr. Carol Weitzman, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, breaks down adolescent behaviors that signal grief, ways to start a conversation with a child and when to seek professional help.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) awareness
Oct. 10-16 was OCD Awareness Week and at CHOC, we believe awareness starts with education. We encourage the mental health advocates of our community to take some time to use our resources to learn about OCD in children and start spreading awareness.
Focus on your mental health for World Mental Health Day
While World Mental Health Day has passed, it's never too late to focus on your own mental health. This month we encourage you to take honest stock of your emotional well-being. Are you taking care of yourself? Here are six steps you can take to enhance your mental wellness, and that of those around you.
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