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Social media is more than just a digital distraction. It’s a tool that’s shaping how teens view themselves and where they fit in the world, in the process creating a troubling link between low self-esteem and social media in young people.  When self-worth becomes tied to likes, shares, and comments, emotional strain often follows, and […]

If you’re a parent worried about the effects of social media on teens, you’re far from alone.  While apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat were designed to connect people, they often do the opposite for adolescents, fueling stress, isolation, and a constant sense of comparison. The result can be everything from anxiety and low self-esteem

At The Ridge RTC, we see teens arrive sleep-deprived, anxious, and emotionally overwhelmed. One factor that connects these struggles is social media. The reality of social media affecting teens stretches far beyond late-night scrolling. It’s reshaping how adolescents sleep, learn, and form relationships in ways that disrupt healthy development and emotional well-being. If you’re a

Your teen angles their phone away when you walk into the room. They’ve suddenly become protective of a device that used to sit unlocked on the kitchen counter. Something shifted, and you’re trying to figure out what. At The Ridge RTC, parents ask us about this constantly. The short answer is that teens hide their

Parents watch as devices that were supposed to connect their children to the world end up creating invisible walls between their teens and everything else. When the compulsion to check, scroll, and respond begins eroding your teenager’s well-being, social media addiction treatment becomes not just an option, but potentially necessary. Key Highlights Quick Read Social