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

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

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

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

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

What Teens Really Think About Being 'The Anxious Generation'

The teen mental health crisis is continuing to make headlines. We've all seen the shocking data, from depression among teens being up by 60 percent to 40 percent of high school students reporting ... Read More

Is social media doing more harm than good?

Social media apps are pictured on an iPhone in Salt Lake City on March 11, 2024. As concerns about mental health, misinformation and online addiction grow, many are asking whether the platforms we use ... Read More

You haven’t screwed up your kids by letting them use social media. An expert has tips for what to do

In her new book, “Smartphone Nation,” social media expert Kaitlyn Regehr helps parents manage their digital media consumption and teach kids healthy tech habits. 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

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

What Teens Really Think About Being ‘The Anxious Generation’

The teen mental health crisis is continuing to make headlines. We’ve all seen the shocking data, from depression among teens being up by 60 percent to 40 percent of high school students reporting ... Read More