Walgreens and Mental Health America announced the launch of a collaborative, back-to-school campaign to address the biggest contributors to youth mental health issues.
Schroeder Stribling, president and CEO of Mental Health America, also adds, “There can be positives of social media use. We aim to harness the benefits while mitigating risks. Youth that use social media to focus on forming and investing in healthy relationships might feel more connected and have a sense of belonging, especially if they struggle to find it in school or at home. For caregivers, we offer tips to support youth, like encouraging them to take social media breaks.
There is no doubt that social media offers unique opportunities for youth and students to connect with each other, share important information as well as express themselves. Just as there are benefits, drawbacks include the potential for addiction and large amounts of time spent on social media, cyberbullying and the propensity to engage in social comparison that can lead to both anxiety and depression.
Stribling states, “Teens and adolescent are important groups that can really benefit from this toolkit. Youth that are part of marginalized communities can also be positively impacted by the toolkit since they are at greater risks for poor mental health outcomes.”
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