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- Wed Aug 06, 2025 1:11 am
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 938211
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
Let’s support mental health influencers who are trained and certified. They’re making therapy accessible, reducing stigma, and modeling vulnerability. But we also need regulations to protect youth from unqualified advice packaged as truth.
- Wed Aug 06, 2025 12:22 am
- Forum: Mental health of youth - the influence of social networks
- Topic: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
- Replies: 195
- Views: 938211
Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks
Another thing I’ve noticed is how social media creates this fake sense of community. You have 500 friends online but feel deeply lonely in real life. It’s the illusion of connection. You scroll through updates, like a few posts, and it feels like socializing—but it’s not the same as face-to-face int...
- Mon Aug 04, 2025 11:18 pm
- Forum: Western Balkan Youth Migration - Causes and Effects
- Topic: Western Balkan Youth Migration
- Replies: 215
- Views: 5728033
Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration
We also have to challenge the narrative that leaving is betrayal. Too often, youth are made to feel guilty for seeking a better life. That guilt is part of the emotional manipulation that keeps people quiet, even as the system continues to decay. We must honor the courage it takes to leave, and the ...
