Dangers of social media abound, as do benefits, for teen users. In its first-ever guidelines, the APA offers recommendations for keeping adolescents safe online.
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(7News) — Allison Nordlinger is a clinical social worker and a mom to two teens who says she’s seen the dark side of social media. “This is a very different age from when I grew up, and we are just on the frontlines trying t...
The threat of adolescents accessing drugs on social media is very real, but it’s important to remember that social media is not the only source kids may turn to for drugs or alcohol. The first step in prevention is building trust and open communication. By being a source of genuine suppor...
On the federal level, the Preventing Abuse of Cough Treatments Act (PACT) has gained traction as well. In 2014, DXM abuse was declining, with 3 percent of teens reporting using DXM products to get high, down from 6 percent in 2006.[20] Emerging Trends When one trend seems to decline, ...
Arguably one of the biggest dangers of TikTok isn’t intrinsic to the app but comes in the form of scammers operating on the platform. Sadly, this is common to all social media platforms. That's why one of the best ways to stay safe while enjoying the videos and community of TikTok is...
25%of teens on social media reported having an experience resulting in a face-to-face confrontation with someone. 13%reported concern about having to go to school the next day. 12%reported being called names they didn’t like via text messages. ...
Galaxy Gas has become a popular trend among teenagers, largely due to the influence of social media. Videos showing teens using Galaxy Gas have gone viral on platforms like TikTok, attracting millions of views. The product’s easy accessibility, both online and in retail stores, has also contri...
"Social media rewards outrageous behavior, and the more outrageous, the bigger the bragging rights," the American Academy of Pediatrics said on its website. "It's a quick-moving, impulsive environment, and the fear of losing out is real for teens. That environment plays into a teen's under...
The vast majority, 90%, of teens agree that cyber bullying a problem, and 63% believe this is a serious problem. What’s more, a 2018 survey of children’s online behavior found that approximately 60% of children who use social media have witnessed some form of bullying, and that, for...