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Ever just sit with your phone in your hand, waiting for a message that never comes? Or wander around your house on a Saturday, TV on in the background, but it’s just noise? Yeah, you’re not alone. Turns out, social isolation and loneliness aren’t just about being by yourself—they’re about feeling like you’re on…
Introduction
It’s hard to find a family these days that isn’t quietly worried about the role social media plays in their teens’ mental health. Whether it’s late-night doomscrolling, the constant ping of group chats, or feeling left out after seeing party photos, there’s a growing sense that these apps, designed to connect us, are making…
Introduction
It’s quiet, but it’s everywhere—a kind of worry shared by parents, teachers, and teens themselves. In Canada, about one in five youth will face a mental health issue each year, and in Alberta, more than 23% of young people aged 15 to 24 report symptoms of depression or anxiety. But behind every number is…