Health News Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help

What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives

Teenagers all over the world use social media and messaging apps as part of their daily lives. This is accompanied by growing concerns about negative effects of social media on youth mental health—and ... Read More

Report: Social media connects Southern teens but barriers remain

In Georgia and across the South, social media has become a vital space for teens to connect, express themselves and learn about mental health. But a new report points to an important shortcoming. The ... Read More

Ask Dr. Steve: Teen mental health in the Social Media Age: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Parenting teenagers has always been challenging, but today’s parents face an unprecedented dilemma: protecting teens from digital dangers while respecting their need for independence and social ... Read More

AR teens benefit from social media but some barriers remain

Social media has become a vital tool for kids in Arkansas and across the South to stay connected, express their feelings and learn about mental health but a new report pointed to an important ... Read More

As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?

A wave of proposed social media bans for young people has swept the globe recently, fueled by mounting concern about the apparent harm the likes of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat can cause to ... Read More

YouTube Launches Dedicated Mental Health Resource Section for Teenagers

Tyler is a writer under CNET's home energy and utilities category. He came to CNET straight out of college, where he graduated from Seton Hall with a bachelor's degree in journalism. For the past ... Read More