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How to respond when you discover concerning content on your teen's social media

I keep checking my son's Instagram because I'm worried about him but I found messages about self-harm and I don't know if confronting him will make it worse.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Discovery of a child's private pain creates a dilemma between respecting boundaries and ensuring safety.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Social media and adolescent mental health?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.