Social Media News Do Smartphones And Social Media Really Harm Teens’ Mental Health

Experts warn: Smartphones before 13 could harm mental health for life

Getting a smartphone before age 13 may drastically increase the risk of poor mental health later in life, according to data from more than 100,000 people. Early use is linked to suicidal thoughts, ... Read More

Social Media Mindsets: Mental health care specialists weigh-in on student device usage

Area mental health specialists say it’s best for parents to set rules and expectations about cell phone and social media use when their children begin using them. “It needs to start as soon as you ... Read More

Social media use drives distrust among Gen Z teenage girls

Social media use in adolescence is linked to delayed bedtimes, negative self-image and, especially among teenage girls, greater distrust, a new UCL study shows. Read More

Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

New York (CNN) — The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, ... Read More

Ask Dr. Steve: Teen mental health in the Social Media Age: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Parenting teenagers has always been challenging, but today’s parents face an unprecedented dilemma: protecting teens from digital dangers while respecting their need for independence and social ... 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

She Started the Debate About Kids and Phones. Now She Wants to End It.

The researcher and author Jean Twenge has a prescription for the harmful effects of screen time on children. If only parents would listen. By Catherine Pearson Jean Twenge’s three teenage daughters ... 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, Screens, and the Unfolding Mental Health Crisis

Timothy Goeglein is vice president of government and external relations at Focus on the Family. He is the author (with Craig Osten) of "American Restoration: How Faith, Family, and Personal Sacrifice ... Read More

The Age Experts Warn Smartphones Start to Harm Kids’ Mental Health

Getting a smartphone before the age of 13 may have lasting consequences for mental health, according to a new study that analyzed data from more than 100,000 young people worldwide. The research, ... Read More