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The earlier that children gain access to screens and social media, the higher their likelihood of developing mental health disorders becomes. The numbers are staggering, and the research is frightening. The US Surgeon General has issued a stark warning regarding the perils associated with social media use. Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins the Danger! Social Media & Kids Town Hall, to help explore strategies to assist children and teenagers in navigating the challenges and risks posed by social media, focusing on effective coping mechanisms.

Kara Baskin of The Boston Globe's Parenting Unfiltered column interviewed Gene Beresin, MD, MA about his guide 'Ways to Help Your Lonely Teen,' and what he sees as a bigger concern than social media alone: over scheduling.

Last Fall, HuffPost spoke with Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins about the dangers of parentifying your child. In this article, they take a closer look at the signs that you may have been parentified as a child.

An important watch for adults preparing to engage with a teen who is using alcohol or other drugs. In response to a recent CDC study that found 2 in 5 teens who use alcohol or other drugs turn to it to "stop worrying about a problem" or to "help with depression and anxiety." Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB to share tips for parents who discover drug or alcohol use.

What should parents be aware of when it comes to romantic relationships, emotional ups and downs, and their kids and teens? Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins shares advice with WCVB Channel 5.

New data showing the benefits, of anonymous reporting systems at schools. Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB to discuss the effectiveness of these systems.

It has been long established that adequate sleep is very important, especially for children and their rapidly developing brains. Unfortunately, more children are now experiencing insomnia, leading many parents to turn to melatonin, an over-the-counter supplement that is believed to help regulate sleep cycles. Dr. Gene Beresin joined All Things Considered to elaborate on melatonin usage and the importance of sleep for kids.

With cellphones, email and social media, one would think people are more connected than ever. But that is not necessarily the case. Dr. Gene Beresin joins WCVB to discuss tips on coping with loneliness during the holiday season.

Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins discusses some of the greatest threats to adolescent mental health and how we can build resilience among this population.