‘What you feel is valid’: Social media is a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people

Young people who are being abused or neglected are more likely to turn to informal online support systems than to authorities. Read More

Why social media may be fueling violence among the young

But Kenner counts her family lucky, as researchers like Desmond Patton say social media is all too often fueling disputes among young people that can turn deadly. Read More

Social Media Could Pose ‘Profound Risk of Harm’ to Young People’s ...

The U.S. surgeon general warned Tuesday of the potential risks of social media to young people, and urged policy makers and technology companies to strengthen standards for adolescents. Read More

In FX's ‘Social Studies,' Social Media Is "a Lifeline and a ... - MSN

Here, a commonality is revealed among a diverse set of young people and frequently, refreshing insights are spoken as these peers have a direct dialogue - it functions as the antidote to social ... Read More

Social media and teen mental health: 10 things to know : NPR

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

Young people discuss how phones and social media create ... - CBS News

Young people discuss how phones and social media create connection — and self-doubt: "Compared to them, I am a nobody" ... Read More

When Social Media and Cellphones Are Lifelines to Kids Who Feel Different

And the kids surveyed listed a range of benefits to being on social media, including developing positive friendships, hobbies, creative skills, and knowledge of other cultures and people. Read More

'Social Studies' Doc Investigates Social Media of L.A. Teens

In FX’s ‘Social Studies,’ Social Media Is “a Lifeline and a Loaded Gun” for L.A. Teenagers Lauren Greenfield's five-part docuseries puts the lives of teenagers and what's happening on ... Read More

Social media a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people

Without that lifeline, she told us in an interview ... we're sort of supporting each other and saying like, hey, what you feel is valid." Why seek help online? Most young people use social media to ... Read More