Social media's impact on teen mental health is concerning. Parents can help by setting boundaries, encouraging offline ...

Summary: How young people use social media impacts their mental health more than how much time they spend on it. Researchers found that reducing harmful comparisons and fostering meaningful ...

Scientists detect a heightened 'threat vigilance' reaction in adolescents after a few hours of isolation, which socializing online doesn't appear to ameliorate. They say the findings might shed light ...

The Australian government's decision to ban social media for children below 16 through 'world-leading legislation' has ...

Whether it is anxiety or eating disorders, self-image-related issues, or ADHD, teens today navigate complex environments that can impact their mental well-being. From academic pressures to social ...

Social media has become integral to everyday life. Not many teens want to be extensively researched, so studies are pragmatic ...

A new study finds that brief isolation increases threat sensitivity in teens, even if they remain connected online.

People in their late teens experience an increased sensitivity to threats after just a few hours left in a room on their ...

There has been a huge public debate about whether there is sufficient direct evidence of social media harm. But there are ...

Young women are twice as likely to have a mental health condition than men in their age group according to the latest data.

EVERY DAY, TEENAGERS ARE TARGETED ON SOCIAL MEDIA, LEAVING THEM TO BATTLE FEELINGS OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, EVEN THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE. PARENTS CAN FIND IT DIFFICULT KNOWING WHEN TO STEP IN AND HOW ...

Social media platforms are trying to make online spaces safer for kids. Parents are pleased, but there's still more to do. Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering social media, AI and online services.