January arrives, and suddenly it feels impossible to escape it. Detoxes. Cleanses. “Reset” plans. Before-and-after photos. Algorithms that seem to know exactly how to find us, without us even searching. The message is everywhere: Your body needs fixing. Your eating needs controlling. A better version of you is just one plan away. For kids, teens, […]
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Why digital pressures affect boys more than we realize — and what parents and professionals can do to help. By Dr. Allison K. Chase, Ph.D., AK Chase Consulting When conversations about social media and mental health come up, our focus often lands on girls — and understandably so. But a recent report from Common Sense
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Protecting Youth from the Hidden Harms of Social Media and Eating Disorders By Dr. Allison K. Chase, Ph.D., AK Chase Consulting A Growing Concern That Hits Close to Home If you spend any time talking with teens—or the parents who love them—you’ve likely heard growing worry about social media’s impact on mental health. Platforms that
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