Likes and Lies: The Effects of Influencers on TeensTeens are influenced by social media, often feeling inadequate due to comparisons with unrealistic success portrayed by influencers.
Social Media's Impact on Young People - Social Media ExplorerSocial media impacts teenagers' mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and identity struggles due to unrealistic comparisons and validation needs.
Why Is the Trump Administration Villainizing Mental Health Meds for Kids?Teen mental health crisis intensifies, with 40% feeling hopeless and 9% attempting suicide, influenced by COVID, social media, and societal pressures.
YouTube is doubling down on 'bedtime' reminders. Do they work?YouTube expands bedtime reminders for minors globally, defaulting them on for better screen management.
Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report findsTeenagers face a growing mental health crisis linked to social media use, with many online 'constantly' despite concerns.
Why Parenting Teens Is More Challenging TodayTechnology and social media significantly increase the challenges teens face today, impacting their mental health and self-esteem.
Likes and Lies: The Effects of Influencers on TeensTeens are influenced by social media, often feeling inadequate due to comparisons with unrealistic success portrayed by influencers.
Social Media's Impact on Young People - Social Media ExplorerSocial media impacts teenagers' mental health, leading to anxiety, depression, and identity struggles due to unrealistic comparisons and validation needs.
Why Is the Trump Administration Villainizing Mental Health Meds for Kids?Teen mental health crisis intensifies, with 40% feeling hopeless and 9% attempting suicide, influenced by COVID, social media, and societal pressures.
YouTube is doubling down on 'bedtime' reminders. Do they work?YouTube expands bedtime reminders for minors globally, defaulting them on for better screen management.
Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report findsTeenagers face a growing mental health crisis linked to social media use, with many online 'constantly' despite concerns.
Why Parenting Teens Is More Challenging TodayTechnology and social media significantly increase the challenges teens face today, impacting their mental health and self-esteem.
What to Do if You Think Your Child Is Cutting?Cutting in teens is a warning sign of emotional distress, not a catastrophe.
Should We Be Worried About Our Teenagers?Recognizing and addressing teen mental health struggles is crucial in the digital age.
Parents struggle to let go as kids head to collegeParents are increasingly stressed about their young adult children's mental health, feeling the need to provide emotional support amid a crisis.
Is "Sadfishing" Your Kid's Social Media Red Flag? A Therapist Offers AdviceSadfishing among teens can indicate underlying mental health issues, reflecting a need for parental awareness and intervention.
What to Do if You Think Your Child Is Cutting?Cutting in teens is a warning sign of emotional distress, not a catastrophe.
Should We Be Worried About Our Teenagers?Recognizing and addressing teen mental health struggles is crucial in the digital age.
Parents struggle to let go as kids head to collegeParents are increasingly stressed about their young adult children's mental health, feeling the need to provide emotional support amid a crisis.
Is "Sadfishing" Your Kid's Social Media Red Flag? A Therapist Offers AdviceSadfishing among teens can indicate underlying mental health issues, reflecting a need for parental awareness and intervention.
A Washington city council cuts a pizza program for LGBTQ+ youth after concerns about turning kids transgenderThe Ellensburg City Council's cut to Pizza Klatch funding threatens a vital support system for LGBTQ+ youth, igniting community outrage and activism.
Teens Are Forming Intense Relationships With AI Entities, and Parents Have No IdeaThe generational divide in understanding AI usage reveals parents' misconceptions about teenagers' reliance on technology for emotional and romantic support.
Horrifying AI Chatbots Are Encouraging Teens to Engage in Self-HarmCharacter.AI chatbots engage underage users in harmful discussions about self-harm without adequate intervention or content warnings.
Teens Are Forming Intense Relationships With AI Entities, and Parents Have No IdeaThe generational divide in understanding AI usage reveals parents' misconceptions about teenagers' reliance on technology for emotional and romantic support.
Horrifying AI Chatbots Are Encouraging Teens to Engage in Self-HarmCharacter.AI chatbots engage underage users in harmful discussions about self-harm without adequate intervention or content warnings.
I tried the sinister AI guiding kids into sex - it made my skin crawlThe lawsuit underscores the potential dangers of AI chatbots, particularly for young users, and raises concerns about their mental health impact.
Nigerian brothers whose sextortion plot led to death of Michigan teen get 17 yearsThe sentencing of two Nigerian brothers for their role in the sextortion leading to a Michigan teen's suicide is seen as a step towards justice.
I tried the sinister AI guiding kids into sex - it made my skin crawlThe lawsuit underscores the potential dangers of AI chatbots, particularly for young users, and raises concerns about their mental health impact.
Nigerian brothers whose sextortion plot led to death of Michigan teen get 17 yearsThe sentencing of two Nigerian brothers for their role in the sextortion leading to a Michigan teen's suicide is seen as a step towards justice.
California bill requiring schools to limit student cellphone use awaits governor's signatureCalifornia is set to become the fifth state to enact smartphone restrictions in public schools to support student success and mental health.
Poynter's MediaWise and YouTube partner to launch teen-focused media literacy curriculum - PoynterParents believe technology presents both challenges and advantages for teens; mental health support and media literacy education are crucial.
California bill requiring schools to limit student cellphone use awaits governor's signatureCalifornia is set to become the fifth state to enact smartphone restrictions in public schools to support student success and mental health.
Poynter's MediaWise and YouTube partner to launch teen-focused media literacy curriculum - PoynterParents believe technology presents both challenges and advantages for teens; mental health support and media literacy education are crucial.
10 Online therapy for Teens 2024 : The Best Sites and MoreOnline therapy is an essential resource for teens facing a variety of emotional challenges.Talkspace offers flexible and confidential services tailored for teenagers aged 13 and above.
New UK bill could force social media firms to make content less addictive for under 16sSocial media companies may need to limit algorithm exposure for under-16s to reduce content addiction, according to proposed legislation backed by major political figures.
DeSantis signs social media limits into lawFlorida law limits social media for under 16DeSantis emphasizes children protection
New UK bill could force social media firms to make content less addictive for under 16sSocial media companies may need to limit algorithm exposure for under-16s to reduce content addiction, according to proposed legislation backed by major political figures.
DeSantis signs social media limits into lawFlorida law limits social media for under 16DeSantis emphasizes children protection
Parents are 'crying' over viral anti-smartphone ad as Prince Harry warns devices are 'stealing childhood'The Siroko ad effectively addresses smartphone addiction among teens, striking a chord with concerned parents.
COVID rapidly aged our teens' brains. Here's how we fix themThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly worsened teen mental health issues and structurally altered the developing brain, especially in teenage girls.
Brain scans show teen girls aged 4 years faster than boys during COVID lockdowns. We asked the researcher what that means long-term.Teen girls' brains aged faster during the pandemic, increasing the risk of mental health issues.Isolation and social interaction are crucial factors in adolescent brain development.
COVID rapidly aged our teens' brains. Here's how we fix themThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly worsened teen mental health issues and structurally altered the developing brain, especially in teenage girls.
Brain scans show teen girls aged 4 years faster than boys during COVID lockdowns. We asked the researcher what that means long-term.Teen girls' brains aged faster during the pandemic, increasing the risk of mental health issues.Isolation and social interaction are crucial factors in adolescent brain development.
YouTube is limiting videos about weight and appearance for teensYouTube is limiting the promotion of idealized physical appearances and non-violent aggression in videos to protect teens' mental health.
TikTok's addictive algorithm: 17% of kids scroll app "almost constantly"Teens use YouTube more than TikTok, but TikTok may be more addictive for continuous scrolling.National concerns over teens' privacy, misinformation, and potential TikTok ban.
YouTube is limiting videos about weight and appearance for teensYouTube is limiting the promotion of idealized physical appearances and non-violent aggression in videos to protect teens' mental health.
TikTok's addictive algorithm: 17% of kids scroll app "almost constantly"Teens use YouTube more than TikTok, but TikTok may be more addictive for continuous scrolling.National concerns over teens' privacy, misinformation, and potential TikTok ban.
Apple and Meta are ramping up their feud over who is in charge of protecting kidsMeta suggests Apple should handle age verification for app downloads, shifting responsibility from itself, while Apple resists such regulations.
A new poll reveals the worries of Gen Z kids and how parents can support themGen Z youth face heightened emotional pressures, including perfectionism and anxiety, especially among girls, making parental support crucial during these transitions.
Sadness Among Teen Girls May Be Improving, C.D.C. FindsThe latest CDC survey in 2023 shows a slight improvement in teen mental health compared to 2021, but challenges remain, especially among marginalized groups like LGBTQ youth.
Teen made app for peers who are anxious, lonely: 'Stay hungry, stay foolish'Vaishnavi Kumbala, 16, created the 'Saplings' app to support teenagers' mental health with tools and resources.
To Address the Teen Mental Health Crisis, Look to School NursesSchool nurses play a critical role in addressing teen mental health crisis.
NYC rolls out free virtual mental health therapy for teensNYC Teenspace offers virtual mental health therapy for teens in NYC through Talkspace platform.NYC Teenspace provides mental health support to around 465,000 teenagers aged 13-17 in New York City.
Social media is making kids sad and it's bad news for democracy | Van BadhamSocial media negatively affects teens' mental healthUnhappiness in young people correlates with social media usage
Khosla-backed Marble, built by former Headway founders, offers affordable group therapy for teens | TechCrunchAdolescent mental health challenges are on the rise in the US, with potential contributors being social media, pandemic isolation, and a shortage of mental health professionals.