#teenage-isolation

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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
7 hours ago

There's a generation of people who were praised exclusively for being easy to deal with, and they became adults who genuinely cannot tell the difference between being content and being convenient. The two feelings merged so early that separating them now feels like surgery. - Silicon Canals

A false ground in electrical work symbolizes individuals raised to be easy, appearing fine but lacking true grounding in their own needs.
#reliability
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

There's a kind of exhaustion specific to people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s - not physical tiredness but the cumulative weight of having been reliable for so long, for so many people, with so little reciprocity, that they genuinely cannot remember what it felt like to be the one who was taken care of - Silicon Canals

Reliability can overshadow personal identity, leading to emotional exhaustion and a lack of self-care.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I was always the reliable one - the one who showed up, remembered, rearranged, and absorbed - and it took me until 58 to wonder whether anyone would have come looking if I'd stopped - Silicon Canals

Being the reliable one can lead to personal neglect and invisibility in relationships.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

There's a kind of exhaustion specific to people who grew up in the 1960s and 70s - not physical tiredness but the cumulative weight of having been reliable for so long, for so many people, with so little reciprocity, that they genuinely cannot remember what it felt like to be the one who was taken care of - Silicon Canals

Reliability can overshadow personal identity, leading to emotional exhaustion and a lack of self-care.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I was always the reliable one - the one who showed up, remembered, rearranged, and absorbed - and it took me until 58 to wonder whether anyone would have come looking if I'd stopped - Silicon Canals

Being the reliable one can lead to personal neglect and invisibility in relationships.
Marketing
fromInc
6 hours ago

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Social media marketing

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

THE RISE OF RELATABILITY AND THE FALL OF 'THE INFLUENCER'

A shift towards more relatable, authentic content on social media is emerging, moving away from traditional influencer culture.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who never post on social media but check it every day aren't passive - they opted out of the performance while keeping the window, and keeping the window without paying the price is the most rational position available and the one the platform was specifically designed to make feel antisocial - Silicon Canals

Silent scrollers on social media actively choose to observe rather than post, demonstrating discipline and self-control contrary to common perceptions.
Law
fromEdSurge
3 days ago

Why the Social Media Addiction Case Isn't Over Yet - EdSurge News

Meta and Google were found negligent in designing apps that contribute to youth mental health issues.
Relationships
fromHer Campus
1 day ago

SOCIAL MEDIA AND MODERN DATING

Social media complicates crushes by turning romance into a performance and influencing perceptions before actual interactions.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
4 days ago

THE RISE OF RELATABILITY AND THE FALL OF 'THE INFLUENCER'

A shift towards more relatable, authentic content on social media is emerging, moving away from traditional influencer culture.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Court verdicts highlight social media's risks for teens, linking platform design to addiction and mental health issues.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Study links children's social media use with anxiety and depression in teenage years

Excessive social media use in children is linked to increased depression and anxiety, particularly in girls, due to sleep deprivation.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Does Your Relationship Have a "Gap"?

Relationship gaps refer to notable imbalances between couples, including differences in age, interests, and lifestyle choices.
#meta-platforms
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Fifteen-year-old Noah hasn't been kicked off any social media platforms he's still fighting Australia's under-16 ban in court

The social media ban for under-16s in Australia has not significantly impacted teens' online experiences, with many still accessing platforms despite the restrictions.
Film
fromVulture
21 hours ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
Music production
fromPitchfork
22 hours ago

How Hardtekk Became the Cursed Soundtrack of Looksmaxxing

New hardtekk artists blend music with looksmaxxing culture, using specific lingo and visuals to attract audiences on platforms like TikTok.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
LGBT
Education
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Teachers Are Sharing Everyday Things Students Can't Do For Themselves Anymore

Teachers express frustration over students' lack of basic skills and interest in learning, attributing it to modern parenting and curriculum issues.
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Gen Z's love-hate relationship with AI

Gen Z isn't rejecting AI outright, but they are reassessing its role in their lives. What we're seeing in the data is a generation that recognizes AI's utility but is increasingly concerned about its long-term impact on learning, trust and career readiness.
Artificial intelligence
Women in technology
fromNautil
1 day ago

This Is How People Who Use Emojis at Work Are Perceived

Emojis can negatively impact perceptions of competence in workplace communication, especially negative emojis.
#parenting
Writing
fromTiny Buddha
1 day ago

Phone Down, Eyes Up: How to Really See the People We Love - Tiny Buddha

Offering attention is the most valuable gift we can give to others.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

'Let your kids be bored' is bad advice. Here's how I got my 10-year-old daughter off screens without the tears.

Setting limits on screen time and processed foods can improve family relationships and children's engagement with life.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Writing
fromTiny Buddha
1 day ago

Phone Down, Eyes Up: How to Really See the People We Love - Tiny Buddha

Offering attention is the most valuable gift we can give to others.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

'Let your kids be bored' is bad advice. Here's how I got my 10-year-old daughter off screens without the tears.

Setting limits on screen time and processed foods can improve family relationships and children's engagement with life.
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
#greece
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems

Greece will ban social media for under-15s starting January 1, addressing concerns over anxiety and addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s to address youth anxiety and sleep issues, effective January next year.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year due to concerns over mental health and screen time.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems

Greece will ban social media for under-15s starting January 1, addressing concerns over anxiety and addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s to address youth anxiety and sleep issues, effective January next year.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year due to concerns over mental health and screen time.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The emptiness many people feel after 70 isn't the absence of purpose - it's the absence of an audience, and those are completely different problems with completely different solutions - Silicon Canals

Retirement often leads to a loss of audience, not purpose, causing feelings of uselessness among retirees.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Here's What My Woke Teenage Brothers Had To Say About "Into the Manosphere"

Concerns about young males being influenced by the manosphere and traditional gender roles are growing.
Health
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
4 days ago

Snapchat users visit the app for health and medical advice

Snapchat users prioritize health and wellness, using social media for health information, which raises concerns about reliability but offers marketing opportunities.
#friendship
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Mindfulness

I have no close friends and I do not say that as a confession or a complaint - I say it as the most accurate thing I know about my life right now, and I am trying to hold it with honesty rather than explanation, and some days the honesty is enough and some days it is the loneliest sentence I know how to say - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Relationships

Psychology says the number of close friends you actually need as you get older is far lower than most people assume - Silicon Canals

Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who have a hard time maintaining close friendships aren't lonely because they can't connect - they're lonely because they connect quickly and withdraw quietly, and the withdrawal is so gradual and so habitual that most of them have never once watched themselves do it in real time - Silicon Canals

Many people excel at making friends but struggle to maintain those connections over time.
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago
Relationships

I'm 37 and I watched my friendships disappear one by one - no fights, no drama - and then I realized it was me who changed - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago
Mental health

There was a moment in my late twenties when I realized every close friendship I'd lost wasn't a relationship that ended. It was a version of myself that could only exist around those specific people, and the grief was never about them leaving. It was about that version of me having nowhere left to live. - Silicon Canals

Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I have no close friends and I do not say that as a confession or a complaint - I say it as the most accurate thing I know about my life right now, and I am trying to hold it with honesty rather than explanation, and some days the honesty is enough and some days it is the loneliest sentence I know how to say - Silicon Canals

Not having close friends can lead to freedom and clarity rather than feelings of failure.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the number of close friends you actually need as you get older is far lower than most people assume - Silicon Canals

The number of close friends needed for fulfillment is between three and five, not a large group.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who have a hard time maintaining close friendships aren't lonely because they can't connect - they're lonely because they connect quickly and withdraw quietly, and the withdrawal is so gradual and so habitual that most of them have never once watched themselves do it in real time - Silicon Canals

Many people excel at making friends but struggle to maintain those connections over time.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

I'm 37 and I watched my friendships disappear one by one - no fights, no drama - and then I realized it was me who changed - Silicon Canals

Friendships can fade as individuals change and evolve, often without conflict or clear reasons for the loss.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

There was a moment in my late twenties when I realized every close friendship I'd lost wasn't a relationship that ended. It was a version of myself that could only exist around those specific people, and the grief was never about them leaving. It was about that version of me having nowhere left to live. - Silicon Canals

Friendship dissolution often signifies the loss of a version of oneself rather than just the loss of a relationship.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago

What a 5-Minute Argument Reveals About Parents and Teens

Short disagreements between parents and adolescents can reveal longstanding communication difficulties and areas for improvement.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The friend who always checks in on everyone but never tells anyone when they're struggling isn't hiding. They've simply never had the experience of someone noticing without being told, and after long enough, the idea of being spontaneously seen starts to feel like something that happens to other people. - Silicon Canals

Being the emotional caretaker in friendships can lead to neglecting one's own emotional needs and feelings.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'People say "just go to Australia" but you shouldn't feel like you have to leave' - how Ireland's older teens feel about their financial futures

The Central Statistics Office has been surveying the same group of people born in 1998 since they were nine years old, releasing reports at key moments in their adolescence.
Education
#teen-mental-health
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
22 hours ago

The Two Thoughts That Quietly Ruin Adult Children's Lives

Struggling adult children often face analysis paralysis due to the fear of uncertainty, hindering their progress and confidence.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why Deep People Struggle in Modern Relationships

Modern dating prioritizes speed over depth, creating pressure that conflicts with those who need time for genuine connections.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
#loneliness
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Nobody prepares you for the particular loneliness of not enjoying your own life - not because it's empty, but because it looks so full from the outside that you can't even say it out loud without feeling like you're complaining - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from feeling disconnected from a seemingly successful life, leading to a hollow experience despite external appearances.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a specific kind of social performance I've perfected over twenty years of having no close friends. I can walk into any room, be warm and engaged for three hours, drive home in complete silence, and feel more alone than I did before I arrived - Silicon Canals

Social performance can mask deep loneliness, as individuals may connect outwardly but feel isolated internally.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the loneliness most common after 70 isn't the loneliness of being alone - it's the loneliness of being surrounded by people who love the version of you that you've been performing for forty years - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from being surrounded by loved ones who only know a curated version of oneself.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the loneliness of having no close friends is not the same loneliness of being isolated - it is the loneliness of being consistently almost known, of spending years in relationships that go up to the edge of real intimacy and stop, and the stopping is always the same stopping and it is always your own hand on the door - Silicon Canals

Real connection requires depth, not just quantity, in relationships to avoid feelings of isolation.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a certain kind of loneliness that only hits after 60 - not the loneliness of being alone, but the loneliness of being with people who love the person you've always been and have no idea who you're becoming - Silicon Canals

Loneliness after sixty stems from being surrounded by people who see an outdated version of oneself, not from physical absence.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the loneliest generation in history isn't Gen Z - it's the boomers who raised everyone, hosted everything, and are now sitting in quiet houses wondering where everybody went - Silicon Canals

The loneliest generation today is not Gen Z, but the baby boomers who once held social connections together.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Nobody prepares you for the particular loneliness of not enjoying your own life - not because it's empty, but because it looks so full from the outside that you can't even say it out loud without feeling like you're complaining - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from feeling disconnected from a seemingly successful life, leading to a hollow experience despite external appearances.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

There's a specific kind of social performance I've perfected over twenty years of having no close friends. I can walk into any room, be warm and engaged for three hours, drive home in complete silence, and feel more alone than I did before I arrived - Silicon Canals

Social performance can mask deep loneliness, as individuals may connect outwardly but feel isolated internally.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the loneliness most common after 70 isn't the loneliness of being alone - it's the loneliness of being surrounded by people who love the version of you that you've been performing for forty years - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from being surrounded by loved ones who only know a curated version of oneself.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the loneliness of having no close friends is not the same loneliness of being isolated - it is the loneliness of being consistently almost known, of spending years in relationships that go up to the edge of real intimacy and stop, and the stopping is always the same stopping and it is always your own hand on the door - Silicon Canals

Real connection requires depth, not just quantity, in relationships to avoid feelings of isolation.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

There's a certain kind of loneliness that only hits after 60 - not the loneliness of being alone, but the loneliness of being with people who love the person you've always been and have no idea who you're becoming - Silicon Canals

Loneliness after sixty stems from being surrounded by people who see an outdated version of oneself, not from physical absence.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the loneliest generation in history isn't Gen Z - it's the boomers who raised everyone, hosted everything, and are now sitting in quiet houses wondering where everybody went - Silicon Canals

The loneliest generation today is not Gen Z, but the baby boomers who once held social connections together.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
13 hours ago

There's a quiet confidence that develops specifically in people who failed publicly in their twenties and simply kept going. They don't carry less fear than everyone else. They just have empirical proof that humiliation is survivable, and that proof changed everything. - Silicon Canals

Confidence can emerge from public failure and the choice to persist, rather than solely from success.
#anxiety
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who always respond with "fine" when asked how they are aren't lying - they learned, at some specific point in their life, that the true answer produced outcomes that were worse than the silence, and fine has been the silence ever since - Silicon Canals

Personal experiences with anxiety and emotional responses reveal deeper truths about coping mechanisms and the challenges of authentic communication.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who hate phone calls aren't being rude - they grew up in homes where the phone ringing meant something was wrong - Silicon Canals

Phone calls often evoke anxiety due to their association with bad news and unpredictability, reinforcing a sense of threat over time.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who always respond with "fine" when asked how they are aren't lying - they learned, at some specific point in their life, that the true answer produced outcomes that were worse than the silence, and fine has been the silence ever since - Silicon Canals

Personal experiences with anxiety and emotional responses reveal deeper truths about coping mechanisms and the challenges of authentic communication.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who hate phone calls aren't being rude - they grew up in homes where the phone ringing meant something was wrong - Silicon Canals

Phone calls often evoke anxiety due to their association with bad news and unpredictability, reinforcing a sense of threat over time.
#relationships
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Nobody warns you that when you stop caring what everyone thinks, you also discover which of your relationships were held together entirely by your willingness to be whoever the other person needed - Silicon Canals

Stopping people-pleasing leads to a necessary audit of relationships, revealing which ones are genuine and which are based on expectations.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Stumbled Across My Boyfriend's ChatGPT. It Ended Our Relationship.

A partner's private doubts about a relationship can be devastating to discover, especially when shared with an AI.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I stopped being useful to everyone who asked and three relationships ended within six months. Not with arguments or explanations. Just a slow withdrawal once it became clear I was no longer offering what they'd originally come for. That taught me which connections were friendships and which were subscriptions. - Silicon Canals

Generosity in relationships can mask true connections, revealing that some bonds are based on utility rather than genuine closeness.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Nobody warns you that when you stop caring what everyone thinks, you also discover which of your relationships were held together entirely by your willingness to be whoever the other person needed - Silicon Canals

Stopping people-pleasing leads to a necessary audit of relationships, revealing which ones are genuine and which are based on expectations.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Stumbled Across My Boyfriend's ChatGPT. It Ended Our Relationship.

A partner's private doubts about a relationship can be devastating to discover, especially when shared with an AI.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I stopped being useful to everyone who asked and three relationships ended within six months. Not with arguments or explanations. Just a slow withdrawal once it became clear I was no longer offering what they'd originally come for. That taught me which connections were friendships and which were subscriptions. - Silicon Canals

Generosity in relationships can mask true connections, revealing that some bonds are based on utility rather than genuine closeness.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

There's an Unfortunate Pattern to the Women I Sleep With. I'm Becoming "That Guy."

Insecurity about dating younger women can stem from societal judgment and personal feelings of inadequacy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
18 hours ago

The Impact of Social Expectations on Men's Depression

Depression in men often manifests as disconnection and shame, influenced by internalized masculinity ideals, and can be addressed through therapy.
#identity
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who feel purposeless after 50 aren't lost - they've simply outgrown a self that was built entirely around what other people needed from them - Silicon Canals

Identity can be lost when roles defined by others are removed, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I realized recently that I've spent years becoming whoever the room needed me to be - and now I honestly can't tell the difference between what I actually enjoy and what I've just been pretending to for so long it stuck - Silicon Canals

Constantly adapting to others' expectations can lead to losing touch with one's authentic self and preferences.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says people who feel purposeless after 50 aren't lost - they've simply outgrown a self that was built entirely around what other people needed from them - Silicon Canals

Identity can be lost when roles defined by others are removed, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says keeping your phone on silent isn't a communication preference - it's a nervous system preference, and the people who need it most are often the ones who spent years being on-call for everyone else's emergencies - Silicon Canals

Constant phone notifications can trigger stress responses, leading some to keep their phones on silent as a protective measure for their nervous system.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Are We Programming Our Own Obsolescence?

Cultural narratives shape personal identities and perceptions of progress, influencing desires, fears, and moral values.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Are People Speaking Less in This Age of Online Communication?

"While putting a number to the loss, there is much about those lost conversations that these data cannot answer. Were they lost with friends, or family, or with strangers?"
Psychology
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Today's Young Men Seem Trapped

Young men face a crisis of identity, struggling with anxiety, depression, and confusion about manhood due to societal pressures and lack of personal power.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who reply to messages within seconds aren't just efficient - they've built their sense of safety around being reachable, because somewhere in their past, being slow to respond had consequences - Silicon Canals

Instant responses to messages often stem from a psychological need to mitigate perceived threats rather than mere efficiency.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

If a teenager who always ate dinner with the family suddenly starts taking their plate to their room-most parents see rejection. What's usually happening is one of these 6 developmental shifts, and the parent who handles it best is the one who does the hardest thing: Nothing. - Silicon Canals

Teenagers eating alone in their rooms reflects normal developmental individuation, not parental failure, and requires minimal parental intervention.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Teen Sleep Is Worsening, and Screens Aren't the Whole Story

Modern society's influences lead to significant sleep disturbances in teens, impacting their mental and physical health.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Teens Are Using AI-Fueled 'Slander Pages' to Mock Their Teachers

Students create AI-generated meme accounts called 'slander pages' to mock school faculty and attack reputations using deepfake technology and manosphere slang for viral engagement.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who intentionally limit their social media use aren't more disciplined than everyone else - they became more honest about what the unlimited version was replacing, which was the interior life, the undirected thought, the boredom that produces things, and once they understood what was being replaced they didn't need discipline, they needed only the honesty to stop - Silicon Canals

Boredom can lead to meaningful engagement and creativity, rather than being a sign of lack of activity.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Pressure to Send: Teens, Sexting, and Relationhips

Pressure to share nude images often comes from dating partners, impacting teens' mental health and highlighting the need for teaching consent and communication.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I felt ashamed and scared': how an online friendship became a sextortion nightmare

Online friendships can lead to severe risks, including sextortion, which can have devastating emotional consequences.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says people who genuinely enjoy being alone aren't missing the need for connection - they've located the one condition under which their full self is available, and that condition happens to require an empty room, and there is nothing wrong with that except that the world was not designed with them in mind and has been making them feel guilty about it ever since - Silicon Canals

Society often mislabels the need for solitude as a deficiency, while those who recharge alone are more emotionally stable and focused.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Is 16 a good age to limit the use of social media?

Spain will ban social media access for people under 16 and require platforms to implement effective age verification to protect youth mental health.
fromUnHerd
1 month ago

The teenage-boy proving ground

The teenaged boy was the victim of what local news sources called a "social-media challenge" or "TikTok stunt" gone awry. He'd been with a group of friends who were filming the exploit, and who fled the scene without calling for help for fear of getting arrested - though, naturally, they also immediately posted video of the accident to social media.
New York City
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Teen Romance and Breakups in the Digital Age

Teenage romantic breakups are significantly impacted by social media, texting, and AI, leading to new challenges and consequences.
Digital life
fromIndependent
2 months ago

When the new friend isn't real - How to support teens and tweens as they navigate AI chats

Curious, calm, and involved parents create safer online environments that reduce teens' risks from social media and AI chatbots despite regulatory challenges.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Teen Anxiety and the Dangers of Doomscrolling

Stress and anxiety hinder teens' future planning, while social media can provide temporary relief but may also lead to doomscrolling and distraction.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Screens Spike Stress: Cortisol's Tight Grip on Teens

Traumatic social media content can significantly impact adolescents due to their developing brains and hormonal changes affecting emotional regulation.
#adolescence
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Son Is Wasting Away His Youth in the Same Way as a Lot of Young People Right Now. I Need to Snap Him Out of It!

Your son is in the exact same position as so many young adults today. As a professor who loves talking to her students-a large majority of whom are 20 to 25-I know just how much COVID has taken away from their ability to connect with people. So, there have to be other young adults in your area who are also looking to widen their social circles.
Parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Who Is Your Teen Talking To?

Companion AI use is widespread among teens and can significantly affect their emotional lives, sometimes with harmful consequences including alleged facilitation of self-harm.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Social media making young people less happy, report finds

Heavy social media use partly explains a worrying decline in the wellbeing of young people in the West, the latest edition of the annual World Happiness Report said on Wednesday. In total, 15 Western countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, saw significant declines in youth wellbeing over the past two decades, according to the report.
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2 months ago

Why teens with ADHD are so vulnerable to the perils of social media

Teenagers with ADHD are prone to compulsive social-media use, creating a bidirectional feedback loop that worsens attention, sleep, relationships, and academic functioning.
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