We hear a lot about how social media is terrible for teenagers’ mental health. A growing number of laws and lawsuits point the finger at social media companies as playing a major role in driving the ...

Social media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Studies have shown that social media use is associated with increased levels of anxiety and depression, particularly ...

Remember when phones were all about making phone calls? Now, especially for teens, phones are all about gluing their eyes to myriad social media screens. Today, the typical teen spends up to seven ...

New research suggests that adolescents with high levels of social anxiety rely heavily on unhelpful mental habits to manage their daily stress. These young people do not necessarily lack positive ...

Many adults—from teachers to the U.S. surgeon general —will tell you that social media has the potential to dangerously erode K-12 students’ mental health. School districts and lawmakers alike have ...

In an age when social media heavily influences youth, many teens are quick to label themselves with mental health conditions they see trending online. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, highlights the ...

Mental health has become a central topic of discussion as reports of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions continue to increase in the United States and globally. Government, media, ...

By limiting teens’ social media use, Australia hopes to reduce mental health harms. Would a similar step safeguard the mental ...

During the holiday season, families often focus on celebrations and shopping, but it's important to remember the value of ...

The Arthur Blank Foundation has announced a $25 million investment in several organizations dedicated to supporting youth ...