Nov 23, 2021
The Dangerous Experiment On Teen Girls
The preponderance of the evidence suggests that social media is causing real damage to adolescents. Read the article here.
Research + News | Topic: Mental Health
Oct 29, 2021
As Kids Turned To Screens During Pandemic, Their Mental Health Suffered
Researchers discovered that kids who exercised more and used technology less during the pandemic had better mental health outcomes. Read the article here.
Sep 27, 2021
China Moves To Limit Social Media, Gaming As Teens Get More Addicted And Mental Health Is Impacted
Teens spent significantly more time on their phones and online gaming due to the pandemic. Read the article here.
Sep 15, 2021
Facebook Under Fire Over Secret Teen Research
Facebook-owned Instagram has been criticized for keeping secret its internal research into the effect social media had on teenager users. Read the article here.
Sep 14, 2021
Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic For Teen Girls, Company Documents Show
Its own in-depth research shows a significant teen mental-health issue that Facebook plays down in public. Read the article here.
Sep 3, 2021
Excess Screen Time Impacting Teen Mental Health
Teens need to regularly switch screen time for physical activity for the sake of their health and mental wellbeing, according to a University of Queensland-led study. Read the article here.
May 19, 2021
Teens And Social Media: ‘Unfollow Some Accounts That Don’t Make You Feel Good’
The Internet has become a destination of endless doom scrolling and incessant comparison, especially as platforms like Instagram have become home to highly edited images that don’t reflect reality, having a disproportionate impact on youth. Read the article here.
May 7, 2021
What To Know About TikTok Therapy
During the pandemic, some Gen Zers have turned to TikTok for mental health advice and information. Read the article here.
Mar 19, 2021
Social Media and Mental Health
Tips for families of older kids and teens from Common Sense Media. Read the article here.
Mar 12, 2021
On TikTok, Mental Health Creators Are Confused For Therapists. That’s A Serious Problem
Creators who purport to reduce the stigma around mental health issues may be unintentionally spreading misinformation on the app, where people who post about mental health are easily confused with real professionals making similar content. Read the article here.