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Empathy and the Teenage Brain

BHTEN (Behavioral Health Training & Education Network) Riverview Place, 520 Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia

Do teens lack empathy for others? Is it possible to “teach” empathy to teens? One study promoted the theory that teens don’t take the feelings of others into account because they are just incapable of doing so. Another study states that involvement in social media has decreased the levels of empathy among youth. The reality

Social Media and Youth Mental Health

IU-10 Central Intermediate Unit 60 Decibel Road, Suite 107, State College

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory addressing social media and youth mental health. With the near universal use of social media among youth ages 13 – 17, the Advisory looks at the impact of social media on the mental health of our young people, both positive and negative. Adolescents report that social media connects

The Online Mind: How Digital Spaces Shape Youth Mental Health

BHTEN (Behavioral Health Training & Education Network) Riverview Place, 520 Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia

In today’s connected world, the digital environment is a central part of youth identity, relationships and daily life. Social media, gaming and online communities can foster creativity and connection — but they can also lead to stress, anxiety, isolation and self-comparison. The digital environment can have a profound influence on the developing mind and mental