Help Teens Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media Social media can be a powerful tool for helping teenagers manage their mental health, but spending too much time scrolling or trying to get likes can have a negative impact on teenage mental well-being. If you need more resources to sup...
In June, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, the nation's top doctor, called for warning labels onsocial media platforms. The Senate approved the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act and a companion bill, the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, on July 30. And at least 30 states have ...
The effect of social media on the mental health of America’s youth is anurgent public health issue, warns the Surgeon General in an advisory released this past May. “Teens who use social media for more than three hours a day face double the risk of depression and anxiety symptoms, which...
Before naming the effects that social media has on our mental health, it’s important to look into some studies and research done on this very matter. For example, a study run by the University of Pittsburgh had shown that there is a connection between the time one spends on social media ...
(RxWiki News) Teens who spend a lot of time using social media may face a raised risk of mental health problems, according to a new study. The authors of this study examined nearly 6,600 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 in the United States. The study participants self-reported...
Vivek Murthy issued a 19-page advisory warning that while social media can be beneficial to some, it also poses “a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children.” The Surgeon General has called for policy makers, media companies and parents to step in, take ...
There's growing evidence that social media can lead to harassment, affect body image, and exacerbate mental health issues. "Teens, in particular, that are on social media and technology for an hour or two or more are actually more likely to experience anxiety, depression, isolation," said Dr...
How does social media affect teenagers? Like any form of technology, social media has both an upside and a downside. And when it comes to the social media effects on teens, there are significant pros and cons to take into account. On the plus side, platforms like TikTok, Twitter, Instagra...
For some teens who spend hours online, face-to-face communication can be a struggle. According to some experts, too much social media interaction can affect the critical social skills and the risk-taking that is part of making friends. Part of building a healthy sense of self-esteem is taki...
How Does Social Media Affect Teens? Social media profoundly influences teenagers, not only shaping their perceptions of self-worth but also impacting their social interactions and mental health. It affects the brain’s reward systems, often leading to behaviors similar to addiction, particularly when ...