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It's not a solution for teen girls like me': Instagram's new under-18 rules met with skepticism

Social media exposure at a young age can lead to body image issues and anxiety.
Meta's new teenage account rules offer some protection but don't resolve deeper issues related to body image.

New Studies Show That Snapchat Facilities Positive User Experiences

Snapchat shows positive effects on adolescent well-being compared to other social media platforms.

Newsom Signs Bill That Adds Protections for Children on Social Media

California legislation aims to combat social media addiction among minors by enforcing chronological post order and restricting notifications.
Social media addiction impacts adolescents' mental health, prompting state action against tech companies.

The Panic Over Smartphones Doesn't Help Teens

Contrary to popular belief, research shows that social media is not a major contributor to adolescent depression and mental health issues.

It's not a solution for teen girls like me': Instagram's new under-18 rules met with skepticism

Social media exposure at a young age can lead to body image issues and anxiety.
Meta's new teenage account rules offer some protection but don't resolve deeper issues related to body image.

New Studies Show That Snapchat Facilities Positive User Experiences

Snapchat shows positive effects on adolescent well-being compared to other social media platforms.

Newsom Signs Bill That Adds Protections for Children on Social Media

California legislation aims to combat social media addiction among minors by enforcing chronological post order and restricting notifications.
Social media addiction impacts adolescents' mental health, prompting state action against tech companies.

The Panic Over Smartphones Doesn't Help Teens

Contrary to popular belief, research shows that social media is not a major contributor to adolescent depression and mental health issues.
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#covid-19-impact

Covid lockdowns prematurely aged girls' brains more than boys', study finds

Adolescent girls showed more rapid brain aging than boys due to Covid lockdowns, with potential implications for mental health and learning capability.

How New York City is improving young peoples' mental health

Approximately 1 in 7 adolescents globally experience mental disorders, exacerbated by issues such as depression, COVID-19, and social media use.

Covid lockdowns prematurely aged girls' brains more than boys', study finds

Adolescent girls showed more rapid brain aging than boys due to Covid lockdowns, with potential implications for mental health and learning capability.

How New York City is improving young peoples' mental health

Approximately 1 in 7 adolescents globally experience mental disorders, exacerbated by issues such as depression, COVID-19, and social media use.
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#mental-health-awareness

Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health?

Mental health awareness campaigns may have unintended negative consequences on young people by causing over-interpretation of symptoms and creating prevalence inflation.

Opinion | High-Functioning Anxiety Isn't a Medical Diagnosis. It's a Hashtag.'

The massive push to raise awareness of mental health issues may ironically be worsening the mental health of young people.

Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health?

Mental health awareness campaigns may have unintended negative consequences on young people by causing over-interpretation of symptoms and creating prevalence inflation.

Opinion | High-Functioning Anxiety Isn't a Medical Diagnosis. It's a Hashtag.'

The massive push to raise awareness of mental health issues may ironically be worsening the mental health of young people.
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California offers free mental health services for kids and families with new apps. Here's how

California launched free mental health apps for teens and young adults under 25 as part of the CalHOPE program.

Children addicted to tech more at risk of psychosis, study suggests

Children addicted to smartphones may be more prone to psychotic episodes in adulthood.
Forcing addicted youths to suddenly stop screen time may be more harmful than helpful.

How South Bay home facility will help teens struggling with mental health issues

There's a growing need for mental health services for youth in Northern California.
Early treatment for mental health issues in adolescents can reduce relapse and the course of illness.

US Surgeon General makes case for health warnings on social media apps

Dr. Vivek Murthy advocates for cigarette-style health warning labels on social media apps to raise awareness of mental health harms.
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