Society's Mental Health Crisis

Social media has undoubtedly impacted our children and adolescents, creating a mental strain on their development, especially when their brains and bodies undergo many physical changes. The biggest single challenge is a stimulus overload of images and content on social media 24/7 with no rest. This deluge of curated information creates many serious developmental issues. Among the many problems parents must deal with their children are anxiety, eating disorders, depression, ADHD, and Body Dysmorphia, to name a few. So how should parents help their children create a healthy balance when facing the same issues as adults? In this episode, Dr. Rahban and his guest Dr. Hilary Bowers, a Board-Certified Pediatrician specializing in behavioral and pediatric mental health, dive deeply into this menacing topic. What are kids' most significant challenges, and where is social media doing the greatest harm? What are the symptoms, and what should we as parents do when our child is starting to demonstrate signs of anxiety because of social media? Join Dr. Rahban and his guest as they tackle this prevalent and concerning topic regarding the effects of social media and self-image.Get In Touch With Dr. Rahban!🌐 https://www.radyrahban.com/contact/📲 310.550.9855Follow Dr. Rahban on Social! https://www.instagram.com/drradyrahbanhttps://www.facebook.com/RadyRahbanMD https://www.tiktok.com/@radyrahbanmd