In recent years, "we're seeing increased rates of anxiety, depression, insomnia, eating disorders and suicidality," said Dr. Katie Spencer, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. These increased rates may stem from many causes.

Social media is one of them.

Parents are not powerless in the face of their kids' social media use. There are steps you can take to help them navigate their online world and minimize some of the potential harm.