While social media use among adolescents can have positive outcomes, growing research indicates greater negative mental health outcomes such as depression, loneliness, poor body image, unhealthy eating behaviors and loss of sleep. Two key factors seem to contribute to this dynamic: lower parental involvement and greater amounts of time spent on social media.

Research continues to validate exercise as a key method in alleviating depression symptoms. A recent meta-analysis revealed it’s impact to be as effective as medication or CBT, and in cases when combined with medication, to provide even greater symptom relief.

Research studies are more consistently identifying the link between food and the beneficial impact on mental and neurological conditions. It's becoming more evident that what we eat affects who we are, in more ways than one. For teens who often struggle with moodiness, anxiety and depression, including brain-boosting foods into their diet is a great way to help improve or potentially reverse their condition.