When thinking about mental health struggles in teenagers, we often factor in school pressure, social relationships, or lack of sleep. However, one newer factor that is becoming extremely common is something that is sometimes not even recognized as harmful, doom scrolling. Doom scrolling refers to the habit of aimlessly and endlessly scrolling through social media
Month: May 2025
How Toxic Positivity can Negatively Affect Teenagers’ Mental Health
Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult a situation may be and what emotions are being experienced, an individual should maintain a positive mindset throughout it. Even though it may sound like it is helpful and harmless, it can often result in the suppression of negative emotions such as sadness, anger, or