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Why Being A Teen Right Now Is Not Easy?

Why Being A Teen Right Now Is Not Easy?

These are some of our biggest challenges:

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Problematic Smartphone Use

Depression has the strongest link to unhealthy phone habits.

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Social Media

Can be bad when you are constantly chasing likes, comparing your body, stressing over what people might say or when you are being bullied.

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Excessive Video Gaming

Excessive Gaming could be linked to ADHD, make you aggressive and hostile with other people. 

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Loneliness

Loneliness is a major concern among us teens.
Some teens feel socially isolated and disconnected.
This impacts our mental health and school performance.

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Peer Rejection

Low levels of peer acceptance, dependability, and sociability are closely linked to psychological distress, negative emotional effects, and depressive symptoms. 

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Bullying

Being bullied was negatively associated with teens' well-being and positively associated with depression and anxiety symptoms.