Parents say teens are addicted to social media. Now, a jury will decide.

For years, parents alleged that top social media companies had gotten teens hooked on their products with addictive design ...

3 teens & 1 editor quit social media for a week - and all of us would do it again

We spend so much time on our phones, sometimes it’s hard to remember what life was like before them. I’m 31, so I can ...

Social media is boosting mental health disorders and suicidal thoughts among teens, particularly in girls

Mixed anxiety-depressive disorders (MADD) and suicidal thoughts, online bullying, poorer self-esteem, alcohol, cannabis and ...

Internal chats show how social media companies discussed teen engagement

Social media companies discussed the big business — and risks — of young users in documents released ahead of a major trial.
PsyPost on MSN

New large study finds little evidence that social media and gaming cause poor mental health in teens

For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers’ use of digital technology has been one of alarm. Time spent scrolling through ...
Parenting Patch on MSN

Are Teen Social Media Bans Just Wishful Thinking?

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New Scientist

Does limiting social media help teens? We'll finally get some evidence

A trial will finally reveal whether limiting the time teens spend on social media really does affect their mental health ...

Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems

The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".
Medical Xpress

Study: Social media fuels teen eating disorders

A recent study found one in four teens in British Columbia reported disordered eating or significant anxiety about eating and body image; rates were even higher among transgender and sexual minority ...