The negative impact of social media on teen mental health is problematic; its impact on the conversations teens have about mental health however may present a larger issue. The main goal of my project is to demonstrate the negative impact of social media on Gen Z’s ability to converse productively about mental health. I hope to prove the differences in the ways in which Gen Z get their information on mental health changes how they converse about it. The research for this topic will take place in New York City, where there is a multitude of Gen Z students to survey. The effect of confirmation bias on social media and news apps is well researched. The effect of social media on mental health is well researched. But how does confirmation bias affect our understanding of mental health? Gen Z may talk more openly about mental health than previous generations, but that in no way means it is being discussed in an accurate, informed, and productive way. Older generations consume news usually from television or newspaper, while younger people tend to rely on social media for their information. This may be the reason Gen Z is having more frequent, yet less meaningful, discussions around mental health. I hypothesize that those in Gen Z who spend more time online, and get the majority of their news/info on it will have stronger opinions on mental health, and be less open to opposing opinions.