Teen Mental Health & Digital Safety: A Grieving Mother's Call to Flip the Culture

In today’s always-connected world, navigating teen mental health and digital safety has never been more urgent—or more complex. As smartphones replace face-to-face conversations and social media becomes a primary social arena, our children are being shaped by experiences that we, as parents, never encountered growing up.

Behind every screen is a young person trying to belong, express, and cope—and sometimes, that digital world can become overwhelmingly dark.

This powerful story from educator and mother Ellen Riley reveals the raw reality of what can happen when online missteps meet real-world consequences—and why grace, education, and empathy must be at the center of how we support our kids.

When you meet Ellen Riley, you'd never know that behind her composed demeanor and compassionate heart is a mother who lives every day with the unimaginable loss of her son. On May 24th, 2021, Ellen's 14-year-old son Aiden took his life—and her family’s world changed forever.

But Ellen’s bravery and willingness to speak out is helping transform pain into purpose.

 

Show Notes and Photos:

https://kidsdigitalhealthhub.com/teen-mental-health-and-digital-safety/