The reality is that the effects of social media are unique to each individual. Just as most people can eat nuts with no issues but for some they can be life-threatening, two teens could use social media in very similar ways but experience very different reactions. Researchers at t...
Social media has offered a way through which we can connect with people all over the world. Moreover, it has given us the opportunity to find people we can relate to, as well as to look deeper into the lives of the people we love, such as actors, stars, and so on. On the other ...
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...
Mental health issues among teens have been rising for more than a decade, and some experts wonder how much social media use is to blame. If you're a parent questioning if—and how—you should monitor the way your teenager uses social media, you're not alone. In the spring of 2023, Un...
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...
Time is a key component when it comes to assessing social media and mental health risks, as teens who spend more than three hours a day on social media may unknowingly double their risk of poor mental health outcomes, according to the advisory. Related Articles MORE: Mental health prof...
The effect of social media on the mental health of America’s youth is an urgent 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, ...
Researchers want to know how these devices and social media services affect the way we socialize and communicate? More than that, what impact do they have on their user’s mental health?
Social media's effects on the mental health of young people are not well understood. That hasn't stopped Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. surgeon general from moving ahead with age bans and warning labels for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
(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...