People on TikTok have been sharing their results, expressing surprise at the accuracy.
What Exactly Is This Trend?
However, concerns have been expressed about the company and its privacy policy.
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Why Are Young People More Open Online?
There are many reasons why these young people might be more open about their mental health online too.
There are pros and cons to social media use for young people.
Social media can be important for creative expression and keeping up with friends and family.
In particular, LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to have important online friends.
We can look at the advantages and disadvantages of the internet more broadly, too.
The Evolution of Social Media
Young people being open about their mental health is nothing new.
A decade previously, it was commonplace for people to discuss mental health on Tumblr.
While there were still online safety concerns with Tumblr, it was far easier to be anonymous.
Young people may also post video content from their bedrooms or family homes, another potential privacy issue.
despite feeling uncomfortable in doing so.
Speak to your kids!
The earlier we start conversations about mental health, the better.
Joshi recommends spending time helping your child feel seen and heard at home, without judgment.
Social media can be great when used in moderation and with ahealthy dialoguebetween parents and carers and their children.
Social media might be evolving rapidly, but we can all evolve with it, too.
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