Our study looked at teens' social media behavior—those from disadvantaged backgrounds face greater harms

As social media becomes a central part of young people's lives, concerns are growing about its impact on their mental health.

NYC Council debates limiting social media time for young people amid mental health concerns

The bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing young people on their platforms for more than one hour per day, ...
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‘Your Attention Please’ reframes the social media debate

With the annual Milwaukee Film Festival underway, there are plenty of movies for patrons to see, including documentaries. One ...

'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban

Earlier on Wednesday, MPs in Westminster voted to reject a social media ban for under-16s for the third time. The UK ...
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Young people's voices 'important' in social media debate

Students Samika (left) and May (right) said the event showed the good and bad side of social media. Pupils from 14 schools across Northamptonshire attended a conference to learn about the positives ...
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Social media use is tied to well-being, according to the new World Happiness Report

While most youth around the world are happier today than they were 20 years ago, it's not true for the United States, other English-speaking countries and parts of Western Europe.That's according to ...