Countless studies link social media use to levels of depression and anxiety in teens.

Amanda Davis, LPC, Director of Intake Services at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City's Crittenton Children's Center, shared some tips for parents on how to encourage healthy social media use on Better Kansas City.

Watch the full interview below.

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