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Teens, Social Media and Mental Health

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ... Read More

Social Media Apps Blamed by Many Teens for Mental Health Struggles

Amid growing concerns about the impact of social media on young minds, 1 in 5 teens say it has negatively affected their mental health, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. The ... Read More

Parents and Teens Agree Social Media Can Be Harmful — But How Much?

Gen Z may be the first generation to have childhoods rife with screens and defined by having a second life online, but some of their cohort might also be first to say that connectivity has its ... Read More

Teens and Social Media: 1 in 5 Say Its Bad for Their Mental Health

One in five U.S. teens say social media has negatively impacted their mental health and nearly half say it has a mostly negative impact on kids their age. A Pew Research Center report published ... Read More

American teens call news media 'fake' and 'biased,' as 84% view it negatively, study finds

A new study revealed that 80% of American teens don't trust journalists to report unbiased news, as overall media trust hit historic lows nationwide earlier this year. Read More

The teen social media crisis is here. What now?

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ... Read More

3 Significant Ways Social Media Affects Teens With Mental Health Conditions Differently, According To New Study

U.S. teens spend an average of 4.8 hours every day on various social media platforms. That amount of screen time has been linked to a variety of issues, including increased levels of anxiety and ... Read More

How should parents manage teens' relationship with social media?

The debate over whether social media is good or bad for teenagers' mental health is top of mind, especially with the school year just starting in Clark County. While that used to be a top concern for ... Read More

'Make the platforms safer': What young people really think about the Australia social media ban

From next Dec. 3, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across 10 social media platforms, as the teen social media ban takes effect. Read More

Should Teens Be Banned From Social Media?

Recent years have seen alarming increases in youth self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Parents, educators, and mental health experts are naturally concerned, and many blame social media. Governments have ... Read More

Social Media Apps Blamed by Many Teens for Mental Health Struggles

Samantha Kelly is a freelance writer with a focus on consumer technology, AI, social media, Big Tech, emerging trends and how they impact our everyday lives. Her work has been featured on CNN, NBC, ... Read More