Today, many of us use social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram to connect with each other. While each may have its benefits, we must remember that social media can never be a replacement for real-world human connection. Spending too much time on social media can make you feel lonelier and more isolated—and exacerbate mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Our guest on this episode is Tessa Stuckey. Raised by two psychologists, Tessa has a natural deep interest in human interaction and genuine relationships. Now, a licensed professional counselor herself, Tessa works with teenagers and has decided to take on parenting from a new perspective. Tessa coaches and presents to parents her research on today’s teen depression, anxiety, and suicide rate focusing on parent/child connection. Tessa provides motivation and hope for families across the nation. For more information on Tessa and her practice go to https://www.tessastuckey.com Show References: Safe phone for kids - https://gabbwireless.com/ Bark Phone Monitoring Program - https://www.bark.us/ For the Sake of Our Youth: A Therapist’s Perspective on Raising Your Family in Today’s Culture. Available at: Barnes & Noble - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/for-the-sake-of-our-youth-ma-lpc-stuckey/1136905104?ean=9781632992871 Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Sake-Our-Youth-Therapists-Perspective/dp/1632992876/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=for+the+sake+of+our+youth&qid=1588084551&sr=8-1 https://anchor.fm/tessa-stuckey Equip Online is a partnership with StoneBridge Church and Mosaics of Mercy. www.gostonebridge.comwww.mosaicsofmercy.com Listen to our podcast with any of these links http://bit.ly/Equip_Spotify http://bit.ly/Equip_Google http://bit.ly/Equip_Apple #mentalhealth #mymentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #covid19 #mentalhealthpodcast #equiponline #parenting #socialmediaandmentalhealth #socialmedia.awareness #anxiety #anxietyrecovery #depressionawareness #majordepression #selfharm #selfharmawareness #addict #addiction #addicted #addictionawareness #addictionrecovery #suicide #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #yourstoryisntoveryet #ptsd #breakthesilence #stigmafighter #eatingdisorder #selfharm #selfcare #selfhelp #sober #sobriety #soberliving #recovery #endthestigma #breakthestigma #stopthestigma #mentalillnessawareness #mentalillnessrecovery #pandemic #isolation #socialmedia #mentalwellness #mentalhealthrecover #church #thewoodlands #christiancounselors