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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

Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns

A large study of more than 10,000 adolescents found age 13 marks a sharp rise in bedtime screen use. Teens were more likely to scroll, stream, and message in bed, leading to shorter and more disrupted ... Read More

Report: Social media connects Southern teens but barriers remain

In Georgia and across the South, social media has become a vital space for teens to connect, express themselves and learn about mental health. But a new report points to an important shortcoming. The ... Read More

Teens’ addictive use of social media affects mental health

Most teenagers have 24/7 access to a popular drug. They are high off it for hours a day and carry it in their pockets everywhere they go. The drug? Social media. From making calls to getting ... 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

‘We’re Aware That Being on Our Phones Isn’t a Good Thing’: Teens Are Slowly Starting to Unplug — On Their Own Terms

Teenagers aren’t blind to the toll their phones take on their mental health. On the contrary, they’re painfully aware of it. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to unplug. “We’re aware that being on our ... 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

Teens, Body Image, and Social Media

“It can be hard to remember that the rich and famous people and all those fitness gurus on Instagram don’t really look the way they seem to. 99.9% of pictures that these people post are Photoshopped ... Read More

The social media ban is coming, whether families like it or not: 5 ways to prepare kids and teens

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