U.S. teens spend an average of 4.8 hours every day on various social media platforms. That amount of screen time has been ...

Is social media really to blame for teen mental health struggles? A team of 120 experts dug into the data—here’s what they ...

As social media usage continues to grow, so do concerns about its impact on youth mental health. The Kids Code Coalition held ...

Teens with mental health conditions experience social media more intensely, often spending more time online and feeling less ...

In today’s digital world, social media has become an integral part of daily life, with its usage rates still steadily on the ...

TikTok has launched the new initiative to tackle mental health issues as tech giants face pressure to protect young people.

Adolescents with mental health conditions report spending more time on social media than those without mental health conditions.

The CDC also reports that teen depression has skyrocketed over the last decade since smartphones and social media took off.

LONDON, Ontario — Many parents fret about their teenagers’ screen habits. Now, science gives them concrete reasons to worry: teens who spend more than two hours on screens during weekdays face double ...

A recent UK study reveals that many young people aged 16-21 feel negatively impacted by social media, with nearly 70% ...

The issues are worse for teens. In May 2023, the Surgeon General released an advisory on social media effects on youth mental health. Social media can expose teens to bullying and peer pressure ...