Providing information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their digital world.
A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry suggests that teenagers who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems including depression, anxiety, aggression, and antisocial behavior. Read the article here.
Through their social media feeds, teens have access to a constant flow of news and information. Research suggests that this is taking a toll on them and increasing their anxiety. Read the article here.
A new study advises limits on screen time for children and teenagers to help boost their well-being. Read the article here.
How exactly can we warn against pornography without traumatizing our child? Read the article here.
What can be done to overcome anxiety? And why parents may be contributing to the problem. Read the article here.
If smartphones aren’t a direct cause of teenagers’ mental health struggles, their use might instead be a crucial way in which these struggles are expressed. This calls for a different set of solutions. Read the article here.
Learn to recognize the warning signs of anxiety disorder and help your kid keep social media use healthy and productive. Read the full blog post from Common Sense Media here.
New research suggests the convenience of smartphones can facilitate overuse and addiction. Read the article here.
A new study links anxiety, severe depression, suicide attempts and suicide with the rise in use of smartphones, tablets and other devices. Read the article here.
Experts in teenage mental health say social media is a significant factor in a rising tide of anxiety among teenagers and adolescents. Read the article here.