The intention is to prevent young people from stumbling across harmful content or from seeking it out.
Parents and teens alike are more aware than ever of the risks being on social media can pose.
These range from privacy threats to being exposed to content that can be harmful or triggering.
Social media isn’t totally at fault here, although some experts do believe there’s a correlation.
Maintaining open communication is important both for safety and overall teen well-being.
If you’re struggling with negative thoughts or suicidal feelings, resources are available to help.
Additionally, you might find help at these13 suicide and crisis intervention hotlines.
