Healthy Kids Zone

Teens, Social Media, and the Trouble with Self-Diagnosis


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In an age when social media heavily influences youth, many teens are quick to label themselves with mental health conditions they see trending online. Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, highlights the intricacies of diagnosing conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She also emphasizes the need for expert mental health evaluations and helps parents understand the potential hazards when teens misdiagnose themselves based on online content.
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