Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit

Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the ... Read More

Balancing the pros and cons of social media screen time

We recently received an email from Chris of Howell, Michigan with a great question: "Please give your take on social media screen time. Mostly TikTok. We know most of the pundits say it’s harmful. Read More

Everyone’s on Social Media, but Teens Are the Most Active—That’s Not Good

Data shows that 95% of teens ages 13-17 use social media. “It’s near ubiquitous,” said Dr. Jason Nagata, a pediatrician at UCSF ... Read More

Slow your scroll: Social media use before bedtime will block a good night's sleep

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The teen social media crisis is here. What now?

Teens are primarily drawn to platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook “to connect with others, share personal or negative experiences, and form new online friendships,” says ... Read More

How Social Media and Screen Time Can Affect Children's Mental Health

New research shows sites like TikTok may have a negative impact on children's mental health. The algorithm is designed to keep users engaged longer, and studies show the more kids and teens spend on ... Read More

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit

Social media use before bedtime can be stimulating in ways that screen time alone is not. Adam Hester/Tetra Images via Getty Images “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep ... Read More

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep—a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren't the main culprit

"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time—it's the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the ... Read More

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep – here's why screens alone aren't the main culprit

"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time − it's the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the ... Read More