Almost all teens report using the internet daily; nearly half of them are online “almost constantly.” It is clear that social media is here to stay, and it is important for parents and caregivers to understand how they can support teens’ mental health when it comes to social media use.

The Social Media and Teen Mental Health guide from the Family and Youth Services Bureau can help.

This guide demonstrates how parents and other caregivers can help teens build healthy social media habits, manage screen time, share safely, recognize the signs of excessive or problematic social media use, and understand the benefits of social media, all while protecting their physical safety and mental health.

Teens can also see how their social media habits might be affecting them with the We Think Twice™ Mental Health and Social Media Quiz.

Explore these resources to learn how to support the teens in your life in making social media work for them, and share them with parents and caregivers of the teens in your programs!