How Social Media Makes Teens Think They Have a Psychiatric Issue

by Ally Cohen
How Social Media Makes Teens Think They Have a Psychiatric Issue

From TikTok self-diagnoses to endless symptom checklists on Instagram, social media is shaping how teens understand their mental health and not always in helpful ways. While increased awareness can be empowering, the constant exposure to mental health content is also leading some teens to believe they have a serious psychiatric issue they may not actually have. This rising trend of self-diagnosis is raising concern among psychologists, parents and schools alike. So what’s really going on behind the screen, and how can families separate fact from fear? The truth is more complex than it seems and more important than ever to understand.

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