The Digital Generation: How is Social Media Affecting Our Youth? with Jacob Santhouse

As kids spend more and more time on social media, we're left wondering what kind of impact this will have on their development. Most teenagers use social media in some way or another, but we don't always stop to think about how it's influencing them. This week, Jacob Santhouse joins us to talk about the effect social media has on adolescents' self-worth and mental health.

In this episode Hailey and Jacob discuss how our mental states can dictate the kind of content we interact with and how that works inversely as well. They explore why we might be using social media and how we can be mindful of the way it's impacting us. Join them to learn more about how to be aware of the way we interact with social media in our lives.

Dr. Santhouse is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice. His primary focus is working with adolescents and young adults on self-acceptance, processing trauma, relational issues, and coping with an ever-changing world.

Find Out More About Jacob:
Website: https://www.olivecounseling.com
TikTok: @drjacobsanthouse

Learn More About Switch Research:
Website: https://switchresearch.org/
Instagram: @switchresearch

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