The big thing missing in stories about teens and social media

Social media is bad for teens, right? That's a lot of what we hear. But a recent study examined voices missing from the conversation: It's the teens. Read More

Doctors warn of ‘dangerous’ social media trend harming the health of kids as young as 12

Researchers noted some are “particularly dangerous as they can lead to unpredictable health consequences and even death.” ... Read More

Teens say social media stresses them out. Here's how they're ... - NPR

Many teens and young adults struggle with overuse of screens. They also have good advice for how to have a healthy relationship with social media. Read More

The Next Big Social App May Be One You Don't Use (Yet) - CNET

And Instagram may be social media's epicenter for aesthetically pleasing, filtered images, but users have complained that the culture forces tiring facades of perfection. Read More

Everyone Says Social Media Is Bad for Teens. Proving It Is Another Thing.

Although many scientists share the concern, there is little research to prove that social media is harmful — or to indicate which sites, apps or features are problematic. Read More

Teens say social media is more positive than you think. Here’s why - CNN

Adults hear a lot about bullying, shaming and comparison on social media, inside their teens’ phones. But parents may only be looking at one side, a new study has shown. Teens share what they ... Read More

10 Things To Know About How Social Media Affects Teens' Brains

Eye-opening testimony from a top scientist offers a useful primer on the role social media may play in the teen mental health crisis. Read More

Meet the teens lobbying to regulate social media - CBS News

College sophomores Emma Lembke and Aliza Kopans think lawmakers should hold social media companies accountable—and they need youth voices to do it. Read More

Everyone Says Social Media Is Bad for Teens. Proving It Is Another Thing.

Parents, scientists and the surgeon general are worried. But there isn’t even a shared definition of what social media is. Read More