@tracy_tysonmd: Teen mental health is improving from the peak we saw after COVID—but we still have a long way to go. ❤️‍🩹 As a pediatrician and a mom of two teens, I see firsthand how anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and substance use are affecting young people. And while there isn’t one simple fix, the basics really do matter: 📱 Put limits on screen time and give your brain breaks from your phone. 🏃 Move your body every day. 😴 Protect your sleep. 🗣️ Find a trusted adult you can actually talk to. 🚫 Be careful with marijuana and alcohol—they can worsen anxiety and depression, even when they feel like they’re helping in the moment. And please remember: your pediatrician is here for your mental health, too. You can tell us you’re anxious. You can tell us you’re struggling. You can tell us you’ve been drinking or using marijuana. Our job is to help you—not judge you. ❤️ Parents: keep the conversation going, even when your teen doesn’t seem like they want to talk. #TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #TeenHealth #Pediatrics #Pediatrician

Tracy Tyson MD

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Sunday 09 August 2026 20:11:02 GMT