For years, research on social media and youth mental health has tried to answer a perplexing question: Does use lead to ...

They discussed why they believe social media’s effect on the mental health of youth is gaining more attention lately; the risks and benefits of cellphones and the communication apps; what they ...

Overall, we still need more data on the benefits in addition to the risks ... access to their data to study the effects of social media on youth well-being. The studies are expected to be ...

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half ...

Although these efforts are well intentioned, and seek to support youth ... research and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of smartphone bans and social media health warnings.

While some youth are harmed by it—like those who are cyberbullied or using social media so excessively that it is disrupting their schoolwork or sleep—others benefit from or even thrive on it.

“The surge in youth mental health challenges stems ... said there are clear benefits of social media, especially for those who live in rural areas, as they get the opportunity to become ...

Supporters of HB 2038 contend that social media companies are part of the youth-mental-health crisis ... should be the foundation for programs that benefit children and families across Washington, ...

Girls (48%) are more likely to say they’ve cut back on social media use than boys (40%), according to Tuesday’s report. General mental wellbeing among teens is a broader concern; 89% of ...