Many mental health therapists are seeing an increase in anxiety, depression, procrastination, panic and self harm in teens. Today, we will talk about ways parents can help their teenagers live happier and healthier lives regarding social media, screen time and why it is important to monitor the amount of time your child is spending on their device.
Denise Schonwald, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor, mental intuitive, and public speaker specializing in holistic well-being. With 30 years of experience as an ICU nurse, she witnessed the impact of stress, anxiety, and fear on patients and families. Denise integrates mental and physical health, providing comprehensive support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Her approach combines therapy, meditation, and hypnotherapy. Denise, along with her therapy dog Henry, helps clients achieve optimal health. As a sought-after public speaker, Denise educates and inspires audiences on mental health topics.
Key Takeaways
- Why teens need social media & screen time rules and structure
- What can happen when the mind is exposed to too much screen time and how it affects our physical and mental health
- The mind can crave more and more screen time; it’s important as a family to set and stick to guidelines you’ve created
- Lead by example: model want your expect from your teens
- Having regularly scheduled family meetings is a great way to listen and learn how your teen is feeling
- It’s important to schedule rest and recovery time for teens as they work to manage their time, activities, and social media.
- Allowing teens to take responsibility for their choices.
- Appropriate extracurricular activities for teens.
Denise is a published Author of three books.
- Healing Your Body by Mastering Your Mind
- Insightful Self-Therapy
- Her latest is a Children’s book: Getting Back to Happy
