EPISODE · Oct 2, 2023 · 7 MIN
Teens, Social Media, and the Trouble with Self-Diagnosis
from Healthy Kids Zone
In an age when social media heavily influences youth, many teens are quick to label themselves with mental health conditions they see trending online. Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, highlights the intricacies of diagnosing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She also emphasizes the need for expert mental health evaluations and helps parents understand the potential hazards when teens misdiagnose themselves based on online content.
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Understanding mental health in the social media age: Learn the importance of expert diagnosis amidst rising self-labeling trends among teens and the risks of online self-diagnosis.
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