This episode tackles the intersection of social media and adolescent mental health with nuance and depth. Julia explores how platforms deliberately exploit teenage psychology, the complex relationship between online interaction and anxiety/depression, and the difference between passive consumption and active engagement. She addresses specific challenges including cyberbullying, comparison culture, FOMO, and influencer pressures while acknowledging social media's potential benefits for marginalized youth. The episode provides concrete strategies for building resilience, teaching critical media literacy, recognizing warning signs of problematic use, and maintaining open communication channels with teens about their online experiences.

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