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Ask the Pediatrician: Social media, body image and self esteem: What’s the connection?

Ever since social media burst on the scene in the early 2000s, parents and health experts have worried about the potential impact on kids, particularly those in their early teens. Now researchers are ... Read More

Body Image and Social Media

Being bombarded with messages and images focusing on appearance and status is not new to this generation of young people. Indeed, decades of research demonstrate that exposure to narrow beauty ... Read More

How social media fuels teen anxiety | Parentally Speaking

Social media was meant to help us feel more connected, but for today’s teens, it’s often doing the opposite. While apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat offer opportunities for self-expression, ... Read More

'Genes Matter,' Says Scientist Studying Social Media and Mental Health

There is only a small link between social media use and well-being—and even that partly comes down to genetics. So say Dutch researchers after examining data from more 6,000 people on a Netherlands ... Read More

How social media is shaping teen confidence and identity

Teens with declining or low self-confidence may withdraw socially. 7News spoke to an expert on what parents should do. Read More

Social media giants ask judge to scroll past youth mental health crisis

YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat are seeking to escape the first trial over whether social media apps constitute a public nuisance. Read More

Mental health warnings on social media? Minnesota will require them next year

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Olivia Kanavati might think about social media more than she uses it. The 17-year-old from a Twin Cities suburb uses an app that tracks how many times a day she opens social media on ... Read More

Is Social Media Making You Hate Your Body?

Scrolling through social media can often led to a barrage of "perfect" bodies, unattainable beauty standards, and ads for products you didn't ask for. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are ... Read More