This week on Raising Joy, we dive into the complex world of social media's impact on kids with Karrie Curry, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor at UNT Health Science Center. Dr. Curry  is leading a two-year research study on how social media influences adolescent mental health and substance use. The conversation explores current social media trends, what's being normalized online for teens, and the specific connections to substance use.  Dr. Curry offers valuable advice for parents based on her work, and shares her hopes for the future of this critical research. Tune in for an insightful discussion and remember to connect with Raising Joy on Instagram @raisingjoypodcast and TikTok @Raising.joy  for more content you can feel good about!

This week on Raising Joy, we dive into the complex world of social media's impact on kids with Karrie Curry, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor at UNT Health Science Center. Dr. Curry is leading a two-year research study on how social media influences adolescent mental health and substance use. The conversation explores current social media trends, what's being normalized online for teens, and the specific connections to substance use. Dr. Curry offers valuable advice for parents based on her work, and shares her hopes for the future of this critical research. Tune in for an insightful discussion and remember to connect with Raising Joy on Instagram @raisingjoypodcast and TikTok @Raising.joy for more content you can feel good about!

This week on Raising Joy, we dive into the complex world of social media's impact on kids with Karrie Curry, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor at UNT Health Science Center. Dr. Curry &nbsp;is leading a two-year research study on how social media influences adolescent mental health and substance use. The conversation explores current social media trends, what's being normalized online for teens, and the specific connections to substance use. &nbsp;Dr. Curry offers valuable advice for parents based on her work, and shares her hopes for the future of this critical research. Tune in for an insightful discussion and remember to connect with Raising Joy on Instagram @raisingjoypodcast and TikTok @Raising.joy &nbsp;for more content you can feel good about!&nbsp;

Social Media and Mental Health: A Conversation with Karrie Curry, Ph.D.

Raising Joy is part of Cook Children’s Joy Campaign, which aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens. Cook Children’s Health Care System is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has seen the mental and emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on children and their families. In this podcast, hosts Wini King and Dr. Kristen Pyrc explore topics of anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and suicide in order to bring hope and needed resources to struggling children and families. Raising Joy is produced by the public relations team at Cook Children’s. The theme music was created by Raymond Turner from the Sparklefly Recording Studio at Cook Children’s.

Disclaimer: The opinions and advice provided by our guests are not endorsed by Cook Children’s. If you
or someone you know are struggling, please reach out for professional help. Cook Children’s has a list of crisis contact information for youth and families on its website: cookchildrens.org/joy.

Executive Producer:
Winifred “Wini” King

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Raising Joy is part of Cook Children’s Joy Campaign, which aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens. Cook Children’s Health Care System is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has seen the mental and emotional toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on children and their families. In this podcast, hosts Wini King and Dr. Kristen Pyrc explore topics of anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and suicide in order to bring hope and needed resources to struggling children and families. Raising Joy is produced by the public relations team at Cook Children’s. The theme music was created by Raymond Turner from the Sparklefly Recording Studio at Cook Children’s. Disclaimer: The opinions and advice provided by our guests are not endorsed by Cook Children’s. If you or someone you know are struggling, please reach out for professional help. Cook Children’s has a list of crisis contact information for youth and families on its website: cookchildrens.org/joy. Executive Producer: Winifred “Wini” King

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