San Diego County has sued big tech companies for what it calls the detrimental effects of social media on children and young ...

It may have been monsters under the bed, robbers breaking into the house or ghosts lurking in the darkness sending shivers ...

Low-quality information on social media may be contributing to a rise in teen mental illness. A new construct may help ...

Many Asperger’s teens hide social anxiety. Parents can help by recognizing signs, encouraging gradual exposure, and teaching ...

In the hundreds of hours I spent interviewing young people, I began to think of every teen love story as a mental health ...

Mental health among teens has emerged as a critical concern in recent years. With the pressures of academics, social dynamics, and the online world bearing down on young people, the need for immediate ...

The growing concerns about social media's impact on children under 16 have led to calls for stricter regulations, as experts ...

Modern life is digital. Adults need to help young people navigate the costs and benefits, not launch bans and hope for the best.

And approximately 40% of children ages 8 to 12 use social media on a daily basis. Research shows that adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media have an increased risk of ...

A new study by a team of researchers from the UK and Brazil has revealed a strong connection between childhood trauma and the development of psychiatric disorders in adolescents living in low-and ...

Social media's danger to youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times eclipsing focus on ...

Some tips for healthy social media use created by and for youth include taking breaks or trying a "social media detox" (e.g.