Why scrolling at 2am makes everything feel worse
That anxiety after hours on your phone isn't in your head. Here's what's happening in your brain and what actually helps.
Hi, I'm Grace
Helping teens and families navigate anxiety in a digital world
I'm a therapist, educator, and writer focused on teen mental health and technology. Here you'll find practical guides, research-based insights, and tools to help with social media anxiety, screen time challenges, and growing up digital.
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For Teens
A note if you're reading this
That anxiety you feel after scrolling Instagram at 2am? It's real, and it's not your fault. These apps were literally designed to be hard to put down, and your brain is still developing the skills to handle them. You're not broken or weak. Let's talk about what's actually happening and what helps.
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