11/21/2025
📱 "The presentation comes as recent statistics reveal widespread internet usage among adolescents. According to a 2024 Pew Research survey, 96% of kids ages 12-17 report daily internet use and 50% say they're online 'almost constantly.' During his presentation, Dr. Flores highlighted several risks of social media exposure, including increased depression, anxiety, loneliness and poor body image from constant comparison to unrealistic or harmful content. "
Our very own Dr. Flores is once again sharing his insight and expertise, this time talking about social media impact kids and teens. Click the video to learn more about his tips and strategies.
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Dr. Flores advised parents to create an environment where children feel comfortable discussing their online experiences without fear of harsh punishment.
"If they feel like they're gonna get yelled at, get lectured, have the phone taken away for a month, then they're less likely to come to you with some of those problems," Flores said.
Thank you 10TV for bringing such an important topic to light for our community!
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/expert-warns-parents-social-medias-impact-youth-mental-health/530-4638250b-2940-4869-8f09-827b399da0f6
Dr. Michael Flores spoke to students and parents at Minerva Park Middle School about the daily impacts he observes social media having on young people.
