Research has demonstrated that cultivating self-compassion—learning how to be kind and supportive to oneself—can act as a shield for teenagers against the negative impacts of social media, trauma, depression, and various other challenges. While self-compassion is not a magical solution, it can help alleviate some of the difficulties that adolescents encounter on a daily basis.
Keep reading this article by Dr. Karen Bluth for all the details, links and research:
https://www.mindful.org/how-self-compassion-can-improve-teen-mental-health/