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TikTok Says I’m Autistic — How Do I Know If It’s True?
The age of social media has changed the game when it comes to mental health. It’s amazing that so many people have been able to see that they are not alone, and it has greatly helped de-stigmatize certain mental health issues. With that said, there is still a lot of stigma and we have a long way to go. The downside of the mental health side of social media is a sharp increase of people diagnosing themselves with disorders they do not meet the criteria for. I have had quite a few clients tell me that they have figured out from TikTok that they are Autistic, but upon talking to…
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Social Media Risks for Teens: Mental Health, Addiction, and Cyberbullying
Social media has become a major part of our lives and a huge impact on society. Teenagers have more access to social networks. This access brings teens to a range of issues. Issues such as social anxiety, digital addition, cyber bullying, media pressure, and increased screen time are increased due to social networking. Parents worry about their children due to social media. Social media exposes dangers into a teens life. It is imperative for parents, educators, and other adults who have an impact on teenager’s lives to be aware of these dangers . Social media is changing. We have to remain knowledgeable to be able to protect our teens from…
