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A 1-week social media break could boost your mental health

Recent research shows that reducing social media use for at least one week can lower rates of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in young adults. Read More

This is your teen’s brain on phones, social media, according to science

For years, the debate over teens and screens has been defined by uncertainty. Parents, teachers, doctors and policymakers have argued over whether phones and social media were truly harming young ... Read More

Teen mental health gets better in NJ despite social media; here's how

Faced with a barrage of negative thoughts stirred through social media, here is what New Jersey teens are doing to improve their mental health. Read More

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ... Read More

New York enacts warning labels on social media features to combat teen mental health crisis

New York enacts legislation mandating warning labels on social media to combat youth mental health issues. This aims to curb dependency and promote awareness. 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

NYC sues Facebook, Google, TikTok claiming social media is addicting kids, harming mental health

New York City filed a new lawsuit accusing Facebook, Google, Snapchat, TikTok and other online platforms of fueling a mental health crisis among children by addicting them to social media. Wednesday’s ... Read More