Low-quality information on social media may be contributing to a rise in teen mental illness. A new construct may help ...

As a result, the main narrative in the news about the dangers of phones and teens can lack nuance. This doesn't mean Badillo-Urquiola doesn't believe that social media or phones can be harmful.

Hundreds of researchers around the world, many of them concerned parents themselves, are working to understand the impact that social media is having on young people. Jonathan Haidt, a social ...

The growing concerns about social media's impact on children under 16 have led to calls for stricter regulations, as experts ...

Increasing screen time and social media use significantly raise the risk of eating disorders among teens. Exposure to unattainable body ideals and cyberbullying exacerbate these risks. Experts ...

Eating disorders and social media use are two big concerns when it comes to teens. Here is what the research and experts say about the connection between the two.

Mental health among teens has emerged as a critical concern in recent years. With the pressures of academics, social dynamics, and the online world bearing down on young people, the need for immediate ...

Social media feeds are designed to keep kids scrolling longer and longer to drive up ad revenue, noted state Democratic Sen.

A bill that would require some Oklahoma teenagers to get permission to have a social media account passed through committee ...

In late November 2024, Australia implemented a ban on social media for kids under 16, one of the first laws of its kind. The ...

Singapore must confront two pressing challenges as it reviews its policies to better support families – first, the impact of ...