b'? I think my teen is being bullied on social media.ASKTHE EXPERTT he pandemic world has altered the coping mechanisms of many. Depression and anxiety are on the rise, soaring over 400% since COVID-19 began. Children, teens and young adults have been especially hard hit.WHAT CAN I DO? We recently shared some of the questions weve been hearing with The AssociatedsIf you think that your teen is being bullied on social Jewish Community Services mental healthmedia, talk to them about it. Teens may not feel comfortable coming to their parents but will probably professionals.feel relieved if you bring it up. Make sure that you remind your teens that you love them and want to help them by empowering them with skills to handle these things as they grow up. Online bullying may lead to in-person bullying if it is a peer from school, sports or the neighborhood. If the bully is someone you know, then you may feel comfortable reaching out to the other parent to discuss the situation. Its important for parents to acknowledge that online bullying affects a teens physical, mental and emotional well-being, so make sure that you check in with your teen often and follow up with a mental health providerif you think that your teen needs to talk to a professional. 44 SHALOM BALTIMORE'