How Social Media Affects Teen Mental Health (and What To Do About It)

Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.
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Cognitive deficits underlying ADHD do not explain the link with problematic social media use

A study by researchers in the Netherlands found that individuals with higher levels of ADHD symptoms are more prone to ...
NPR

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ...
Pew Research Center

42% of social media users say the sites are important for them getting involved with political, social issues

For some, social media is a place to engage with politics, whether it’s to share information about protests or learn about candidates for office. But how valuable do Americans think social media is ...
The New York Times

Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. By Ellen Barry Dialing down the use ...

Why limiting social media before 16 may be good for your child: Experts explain the parenting benefits

Karnataka's initiative to restrict social media access for those under 16 aligns with worldwide movements addressing screen addiction. Specialists applaud this approach for its potential to boost ...