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

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

How social media can impact a child’s mental health, as Australia enacts ban

The ban’s rollout is being closely watched worldwide, as regulators in other countries consider similar restrictions. Read More

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

Despite risks, most teens are regular social media users, have used chatbots

Despite a growing recognition from young people of social media’s potential harms, use of the top platforms has remained steady. More than 90% of teens report using YouTube, by far the most ... 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

Australia ban offers test on social media harm

Australia's under-16 social media ban will make the nation a real-life laboratory on how best to tackle the technology's impact on young people, experts say. Read More

Kids who get smartphones early face higher health risks

A recent study shows that introducing smartphones to children before age 12 can lead to mental health issues and obesity. Parents should be aware of the implications and guidelines for smartphone use ... 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

Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025

Roughly one-in-five U.S. teens say they are on TikTok and YouTube almost constantly. At the same time, 64% of teens say they use chatbots, including about three-in-ten who do so daily. 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