How Social Media Impacts Kids’ Mental Health (And What Parents Can Do) | Episode 50

Practical therapist strategies to reduce anxiety, comparison, bullying, and screen addiction — without constant fights.Social media isn’t going away — and neither is the impact it’s having on kids’ mental health.In this episode, Dr. Juan Santos (Licensed Mental Health Counselor, practice owner of Santos Counseling in Greensboro, NC) breaks down how social media affects kids and teens emotionally, socially, and psychologically — and what parents can do starting today to protect their child’s mental wellbeing without turning the home into a constant power struggle.You’ll learn:The biggest mental health risks social media creates for kids and teensHow to spot warning signs like anxiety, depression, isolation, and irritabilityWhy comparison culture is damaging self-esteem (and how to interrupt it)Therapist-approved boundary strategies that reduce fights and improve cooperationHow to teach your child emotional resilience and healthy identity in the digital ageIf you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone who works with youth — this episode will help you build a safer, healthier relationship between kids and social media.📍 Santos Counseling PLLC411 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410📞 336-663-6570✅ Want support? Our clinicians offer therapy for kids, teens, parents, and families (in-person + telehealth).Call today or visit our website to schedule.Connect with Dr. Juan Santos💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Santos Counseling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠📱 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Couch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠