Proposed WA tax on social media platforms would fund support for youth behavioral health
House Bill 2038, sponsored by state Rep. Lisa Callan, an Issaquah Democrat, would establish a new “Youth Behavioral Health ...
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Do smartphones and social media really harm teens’ mental health?
Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But ...
Australia’s Leader Takes On Social Media. Can He Win?
On Dec. 10, in a bid to carve out and ring-fence that space, Australia will implement a 16-year-old age limit for users of ...
Social Media Hurts Teens, But Banning It May Too, Says Nature Study
New national report, Navigating the Digital Divide, reveals public perceptions of social media amid TV show Adolescence ...
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Meta Expands Teen Safety Measures on Social Media
Meta Platforms is implementing new safety measures for users under 16 on Instagram, requiring parental approval for ...
Social Media Is Making Teens Anxious—Here’s How Art Therapy Helps Them Cope
Ever feel like social media is stressing teens out? Turns out, it really is—and experts say art therapy might be the answer. It helps teens unwind, express emotions without words, and feel more in ...
Social media use linked to poor adolescent diets
Poor dietary habits in adolescence—lots of sweets, sugary drinks or skipping breakfast—is directly linked to overusing social ...
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Digital Teens Unraveled: Adolescence Series Shocks with Social Media’s Dark Influence
The brilliancy of Owen Cooper's acting comes in a scene where a 13-year-old boy tries to dominate an adult woman twice his ...
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Meta expands teen safety features across platforms
Six months after rolling out a new category of Instagram Teen Accounts, Meta is back with more protective features aimed at making its platforms safer for young users.
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Meta brings Teen accounts to Facebook and Messenger
Meta is expanding its "Teen Accounts" safety features from Instagram to Facebook and Messenger, brings stricter protections.
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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 ...