Social Media: The Cause or a Symptom of Teen Anxiety?

Is Social Media Really to Blame?

We say TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are ruining teens’ mental health. But is that the whole story?

Maddie’s moods rose and fell with every post. But the pressure wasn’t just online—it was everywhere. School, expectations, the need to keep up. Social media didn’t create the stress; it amplified what was already there.