TikTok Tic Uptick | Episode 23 with Jessica and Lauren

Lauren and Jessica explore the impact of social media on adolescent mental health, diving into trends like TikTok-induced tics, self-diagnosed autism, and dissociative identity disorder. We discuss how these behaviors, often amplified by social media platforms, create confusion for families and strain mental health systems. Our conversation unpacks the role of identity formation, the contagion effect, and the challenges professionals face in addressing these issues. We also share actionable solutions for parents, from delaying social media access to modeling healthy device use at home. Along the way, we highlight valuable resources like Anxious Generation and Common Sense Media to support families navigating this digital age. This is an eye-opening conversation for anyone concerned about the intersection of technology and youth mental health. Join hosts Jessica Eisenstat, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and Dr. Lauren LaRose, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, as they dive into raw and real conversations about all things kids. These two moms, who also happen to be mental health professionals, bring humor, debate, and a hefty dose of mom realness to every episode. From tackling children’s mental health to the daily chaos of parenting, nothing is off-limits. Follow The Little Brain Campaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebraincampaign/ Website: https://www.littlebraincampaign.com/