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Social media use drives distrust among Gen Z teenage girls

Social media use in adolescence is linked to delayed bedtimes, negative self-image and, especially among teenage girls, greater distrust, a new UCL study shows. Read More

Social Media Mindsets: Mental health care specialists weigh-in on student device usage

Area mental health specialists say it’s best for parents to set rules and expectations about cell phone and social media use when their children begin using them. “It needs to start as soon as you ... 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

Study reveals surprising mental health benefits of social media

The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety, cyberbullying, misinformation and addiction concerns. The issue has even ... 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

Navigating mental health in the age of social media

In a world where mental health has moved from whispered secrets to trending hashtags, many are increasingly turning to social media for validation and therapy. But for all its empowering potential, ... Read More

Mental Health — Worrying Impact of Smartphones Before Age 13

According to the Global Mind Project, owning a smartphone before the age of 13 is linked to significantly poorer mind health outcomes in young adulthood. The online survey, which analysed nearly two ... Read More

Social Media and Mental Distress

Social media and its effects on youth mental health have been a topic of intense discussion during the past few years. We have all heard the blistering assessments, but a few programs, books, and ... Read More

Breaking the stigma: Community gathers for mental health awareness

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Local leaders and mental health organizations gathered at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse downtown Thursday evening for a community event focused on suicide prevention ... Read More