Providing information and resources for parents, youth workers and educators to help kids navigate their digital world.
As children and teens become more absorbed by the lure of posting and reading others’ posts on social media, it becomes critical for adults to step in, set limits and just clarify things, doctors urge. Read the article here.
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.
Spending too much time scrolling through social media and watching more television has been linked with symptoms of depression in young people — and a new study reveals to what extent screen time and depression may be intertwined. Read the article here.
Underlying problems may make some young people particularly vulnerable to what they find on social media, an expert says. Read the article here.
Research suggests link between social media use and depressive symptoms was stronger for girls compared with boys. Read the article here.
Some experts are debating whether the phenomenon of smartphones, tablet computers and social media is responsible for the rising rates of depression among children and young adults. 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.
Despite fears that digital tech may worsen depression, most teens and young adults surveyed said it did not make a difference. Read the article here.
Increases in depression and suicide appeared among teens in 2012 – the same time smartphone ownership became the norm. Read the article here.
New research suggests the convenience of smartphones can facilitate overuse and addiction. Read the article here.