Social Media News Cdc Confirms Link Between Teen Social Media Use And Mental Health Struggles

Why Is Social Media Harmful to Children and Teens?

Social media platforms are everywhere, and most children and teens have access. Many indicators suggest social media use can harm children's mental health. What can parents do? Read More

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media. That's according to ... Read More

Teen mental health gets better in NJ despite social media; here's how

Faced with a barrage of negative thoughts stirred through social media, here is what New Jersey teens are doing to improve their mental health. Read More

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

A world-first ban on major social media platforms for children under the age of 16 goes into effect in Australia on Wednesday. And regulators, parents and teenagers around the globe are watching ... Read More

Certain social media apps linked to teen body image issues

Social media usage among teens is more prevalent than ever before. In recent years, researchers have begun investigating how much social media affects teen weight concerns and body image issues. A new ... Read More

Reducing social media use for just a week can improve mental health

In a new study, published in JAMA Network Open, 295 participants report promising mental health benefits after reducing their social media usage for a week. The cohort consisted of young adults from ... Read More