We blame social media for the teen mental health crisis. But is it the cause or just a mirror? Chris Coulter explores the deeper pressures driving teen anxiety and what parents can actually do about it. Includes a free two-minute tool to help parents understand what they are seeing right now.

Gen Z is the most connected generation—and the loneliest. Digital tools aren’t solving the crisis of belonging. Mentorship is. One caring adult can reduce anxiety, improve resilience, and change a teen’s future. This piece explores why mentorship is the scalable, human-first solution Gen Z actually needs.