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Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat know exactly how addictive their platforms can be to teens. And they continue to target teen users anyway. Read More

Holiday season can trigger mental health challenges in children

The holidays aren't always joyful for kids. Why anxiety and depression spike this time of year — and what parents can do. Read More

Expert warns parents about social media's impact on youth mental health at Westerville school event

Dr. Michael Flores spoke to students and parents at Minerva Park Middle School about the daily impacts he observes social media having on young people. Read More

Phubbing Parents: The Hidden Toll of Digital Distraction at Home

“Children watch their parents closely, and when a caregiver is frequently distracted by a screen, it can have a ripple effect on how kids grow socially, emotionally and cognitively,” Jake Bergstedt, a ... Read More

Online connections hold double-edged impact on teen mental health, study finds

While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety and related mental ... Read More

Parents Say Teens are Checked Out and Need Mental Health Support, According to New Report

78% say their teen would - or might - benefit from mental-health support. Parents want active, real-world help: 89% agree more outdoor/physical activity would benefit their teen, and 86% say hands-on ... Read More

Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. Read More

When parents share mental health struggles, children feel it too

Shared mental health challenges in couples can shape a child’s emotional well-being. New research shows that mental health conditions often affect both partners — and can deeply influence their ... Read More

America’s Children Are Unwell. Are Schools Part of the Problem?

Nearly 32 percent of adolescents have been diagnosed at some point with anxiety; the median age of “onset” is 6 years old. More than one in 10 adolescents have experienced a major depressive disorder, ... Read More

How dads’ stress and mental health can influence their children’s development

The transition to parenthood can be an anxious time for expectant moms and dads. A recent study shows that stress on fathers before and after the birth of a baby could affect their children’s ... Read More