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fromFast Company
1 week ago

ChatGPT is sharing dangerous information with teens, study shows

ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders, and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group.
Digital life
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Teen suicide is on the decline, new federal data shows

Depression and suicidal thoughts in teens declined from 2021 to 2024, despite adult rates remaining stable.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

5 Ways Teens Can Break the Phone Scrolling-Sadness Cycle

New research shows that screen time is associated with depression and white matter brain changes in teens. Screen time isn't inherently bad, but how, when, and why it's used matters a lot.
Mental health
#social-media
Mobile UX
fromMedium
2 months ago

The UX butterfly effect

Social media overuse among teens leads to negative mental health effects and significant environmental damage due to high energy consumption.
fromFlowingData
3 months ago
Social media marketing

Teens noting negative effects on people their age

Nearly half of teens believe social media negatively impacts mental health, though most still see value in connectivity.
The perception of social media's impact on mental health is worsening among teens.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Social media marketing

Social media is not wholly terrible for teen mental health, study says | TechCrunch

Social media, while often criticized, can foster connectivity and creativity among teens, with potential mental health benefits.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
2 months ago

The UX butterfly effect

Social media overuse among teens leads to negative mental health effects and significant environmental damage due to high energy consumption.
Social media marketing
fromFlowingData
3 months ago

Teens noting negative effects on people their age

Nearly half of teens believe social media negatively impacts mental health, though most still see value in connectivity.
The perception of social media's impact on mental health is worsening among teens.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Social media marketing

Social media is not wholly terrible for teen mental health, study says | TechCrunch

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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Is There Really a Mental Health Crisis?

Teen depression rates have risen in conjunction with smartphone usage, but data analysis shows a more complicated picture than Jonathan Haidt suggests.
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Proposed bill would outlaw social media algorithms for Mass. teens

Proposed bill aims to remove algorithm-suggested content from social media feeds for Massachusetts teens.
Social justice
fromVariety
1 month ago

'Just Kids' Review: Three Trans Teenagers Seek Medical Care and Acceptance in Timely Tribeca Doc

The documentary "Just Kids" humanizes the challenges faced by transgender teens in light of restrictive legislation and societal norms.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Teenagers who report addictive use of screens at greater risk of suicidal behaviour, study shows

Those whose use followed an increasingly addictive trajectory had roughly double the risk of suicidal behaviour at the end of the study.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Teens and TikTok: How Parents Shape Social Media Habits

Establishing family screen rules is essential for protecting teens' mental health amidst their social media use.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

San Jose teen dies by suicide after falling victim to 'sextortion' scheme: What parents need to know

Four men arrested in an international sextortion case linked to the suicide of a San Jose teenager.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What (Actually) Brings Teens Joy?

Amid the gloom of a rising mental health crisis, teenagers are finding joy in small things, revealing their resilience through creative outlets and personal routines.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

5 Powerful Ways to Boost Teen Mental Health

Teens' mental health significantly benefits from strong connections with caregivers and peers.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Teens, Tech, and the Power of Staying Curious

Parental controls alone won't protect teens from risks online.
Curious questions foster connection and protect teens in their digital lives.
Small, casual conversations can lead to significant insights about teens' online experiences.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

My High School Is Famous for Its Overachievers. I Went Back to See if Anything Had Changed.

The pressures of elite college admissions drastically affect teen mental health, as observed in the mid-2000s.
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