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 ...
The Oracle3h
How social media affects mental health
Social media has been the center of many of our lives since the day we were born. Some grew up watching “Dora the Explorer” ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Meta is bringing stricter parental controls to Facebook and Messenger
Meta is bringing its Teen Accounts, which have stricter parental controls, to its Facebook and Messenger platforms on Tuesday ...
The Advocate1d
First Amendment group challenges state law designed to protect teens on social media
Opponents of new law say it restricts underage users' access to social media content and violates the Constitution.
Red State Observer1d
Social Media's Dangerous Role in Teen Mental Health
Crisis: How Social Media Ignites Teen Mental Health Issues** As the nation grapples with a burgeoning mental health crisis among adolescents, a troubling new study shines a star ...
HS Insider4d
Social media’s growing influence on skincare trends among young people
Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are shaping skincare trends among children and teens, with influencers and user-generated content driving interest in cosmetic procedures and ...
Psychology Today5d
The Impact of "Adolescence"
The bedroom can be a dangerous place if a child is being bullied online. Pay attention to how you model dealing with anger ...
Nature6d
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 ...
Nature6d
Are screens harming teens? What scientists can do to find answers
The fierce debate about smartphones and adolescent mental health rests on conflicting science. Researchers and technology ...
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Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly’: Pew report
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published ...