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Valentine’s Day & Teen Mental Health: What Parents Need to Know

Valentine’s Day used to be about cards and chocolates. For today’s teenagers, it has become something much heavier. Social media has turned Valentine’s Day into a public performance — where popularity, desirability, and worth feel measured by posts, gifts, and tags. Many teens quietly experience anxiety, loneliness, and pressure on a day that’s meant to celebrate love. In this video, Dr Odi explores: •⁠ ⁠Why Valentine’s Day can negatively impact teen mental health •⁠ ⁠How comparison culture and performative love affect self-esteem •⁠ ⁠The hidden pressure social media places on teenagers •⁠ ⁠How parents can protect their teen’s emotional well-being •⁠ ⁠Practical, culturally sensitive strategies for Black and ethnic minority families You’ll learn how to: ✔ Shift the narrative around Valentine’s Day ✔ Encourage healthy digital boundaries ✔ Redirect teens toward deeper, value-based love ✔ Affirm character over relationship status ✔ Model authentic, everyday love at home Valentine’s Day lasts 24 hours. The lessons we teach our children last a lifetime. At Little Actions, we believe mental well-being is built through small, intentional steps — stacked daily. 👉 Subscribe for more child health, parenting, and mental health support 👉 Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments 👉 Explore our channel for related videos on teen well-being and family resilience