HG LPC - Psychotherapy

We don’t know why teen girls are feeling this way. Social media seems to be one of the factors, and another one is the socialization of teen boys and their interactions with teen girls - that points to the sexual violence experienced now more than ever. But that’s not the whole story. Girls are more likely to internalize with feelings of shame and guilt. Teach your girls to monitor those feelings and keep them in check as a start. And limit social media using screen time limits.

The crisis in American girlhood Stark findings on the pervasive sadness, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence endured by teen girls have jolted parents and the wider public.

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