May 12, 2022
Should Kids Have Smartphones? Debate Grows On Mental Health Impact
Many kids have a smartphone by age 12, and some even younger. Read the article here.
Research + News | Topic: Mental Health
Apr 27, 2022
Why Teens Are Self-Diagnosing On TikTok
The social media platform has become the psychiatrist’s couch for Gen Z. Read the article here.
Apr 1, 2022
Social Media Might Be Bad For Teens’ Mental Health At Certain Age Windows
Researchers are trying to figure out who’s at risk. Read the article here.
Mar 7, 2022
What Is ‘Bigorexia’?
A social media diet of perfect bodies is spurring some teenage boys to form muscle dysmorphia. Read the article here.
Feb 18, 2022
Too Much Screen Time: Teens And Unhealthy Social Media Use
According to a study by The National Institutes of Health, the proportion of young people in the U.S. between the ages of 13 and 17 years who own a smartphone is 89%, more than double the amount just six years ago. Read the article here.
Feb 15, 2022
Teen Girls’ Sexy TikTok Videos Take A Mental-Health Toll
Girls are often anxious and overwhelmed by the attention they get after posting suggestive videos; therapists say more are suffering emotionally. Read the article here.
Feb 7, 2022
Social Media Is Having A Negative Impact On Teenagers’ Mental Health
Here’s how parents can mitigate it. Read the article here.
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.
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.