A longitudinal study in China found that adolescents who were maltreated as children are more likely to use maladaptive ...

A study of adolescents found that social anxiety weakens the association between irritability and bullying perpetration. In other words, highly irritable adolescents were more likely to bully ...

A study reveals that teens with anxiety or depression use social media more, constantly comparing themselves to others.

In recent years, an irresistibly intuitive hypothesis has both salved and fuelled parental anxieties: it’s the phones.

Adolescence is a time when social relationships become central to one’s identity, and when friends and peer groups take on heightened importance.

Parents are more worried than teens about teen mental health. Both groups – especially parents – partly blame social media. But teens also see benefits.

Take heart in this impression. A century ago, when adolescent psychology first emerged as a field of study, that was exactly ...

Primary care providers should screen for depression and other health-related risks associated with the use of social media by adolescents.

Yes, you should use your phone. It’s a central part of life. It’s fun, entertaining, central to school and social life. But don’t let it own you.

Hu, J.S., Chen, Q.Y. and Yu, T.X. (2025) Emotion Regulation and Depression Symptoms among Chinese Adolescents: The Sequential Mediation Effect of Social Anxiety and Loneliness. Open Journal of Social ...