Social Media and Mental Distress

"The Anxious Generation" and other works have shone a harsh light on social media and its effects on youth mental health. Parents seem convinced, youth more conflicted. Read More

Social media's toll on mental health: Tips to combat political burnout

In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and other politically charged acts of violence, the national divide is increasingly evident on social media, le ... Read More

Disturbing social media content can impact your mental health

There have been several disturbing events posted on social media recently. These include the shooting of Charlie Kirk and the stabbing of a young woman on her way home from work in North Carolina. Dr. Read More

What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media

In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are ... Read More

Emotional Overload: Social stressors and screens are affecting kids’ mental health

Ailments/Somatic symptoms: “Because anxiety is physiological, people can develop a lot of somatic symptoms,” says Logon. That includes GI symptoms, trouble eating, stomachaches, restlessness and ... Read More

The Online Behaviors Most Harmful to Kids’ Mental Health, According to a New Survey

Children who post publicly online even occasionally are more likely than their peers to report feeling depressed and anxious and get too little sleep, according to the results of a new, large-scale ... Read More

Kids who own smartphones before age 13 have worse mental health outcomes: Study

Early smartphone use was linked to low self-image in girls and boys. Children, especially girls, who own smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they're ... Read More

Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Parents should avoid ... 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

US Supreme Court declines for now to block Mississippi social media age-check law

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Thursday to put on hold a Mississippi law requiring that users of social media platforms verify their age and that minors have ... Read More

Screen addiction affects teens’ mental health. How to spot it, and help

School’s out. Teens are bored. And the siren call of social media and video games beckons. Parents and caregivers bungling through new summer routines, or lack thereof, have long sought to balance the ... Read More

Warning: These Social Media Rules Will Erode Civil Liberties

You log into [insert social media platform of choice], in the mood for the latest news, your friends' baby pics, a few outlandish opinions. But have you considered ... Read More