The apps doctors warn can damage your mental health

Our digital age has transformed the way we communicate, learn, and interact. While technology and apps have made our lives more convenient, they can also pose significant risks to our mental health. Read More

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

Experts talk graphic content on social media and how it impacts mental health

Congressional Budget Office says Trump’s immigration crackdown will shrink U.S. population faster than expected, a threat to inflation and GDP growth She's a liberal. Charlie Kirk was her friend. Read More

Social media could have a 'profound risk' on kids and teens, US surgeon general warns

“It can’t be on parents alone to manage this,” Murthy said. NEW YORK -- U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned in a new advisory Tuesday that excessive social media use can be a “profound risk” to ... 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

Expert says ‘pull back’ from negative media for mental health after Charlie Kirk shooting

A mental healthcare expert says violent videos, images and even just listening to a story about a violent occurrence can have negative impacts on a person’s mental health. Read More

Social media isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially for teens with mental health conditions

Teens with diagnosed mental health conditions spend roughly 50 minutes more on social media each day. Those with internalizing conditions report more social comparison, mood shifts from feedback, and ... Read More

Maryland psychologist weighs in on new study that links social media use to teen mental health

A Maryland psychologist shared his thoughts on teen social media use after a new study out of the University of Cambridge suggested that adolescents with mental health conditions experience social ... Read More