Most parents assume social media causes teen depression, but the research may tell a different story. The factors affecting kids' mental health might not be what you'd expect.

Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this complex issue.

A lion’s share of a teen’s waking hours is spent on social media, which in turn has adverse effects on physical health, including hair.

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Depression rates among teens are rising—and research points to screen time as a culprit. But there’s good news: Here are five ...

New research published in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities suggests kids who get smartphones before age 13 ...

Happily, the younger generation still prefers in-person friendships—for now. Big Tech companies are rapidly developing AI ...

Franklin County has the second highest number of parole violators with 222. Their whereabouts are unknown. Cuyahoga ...

Screen-induced anxiety refers to experiencing negative consequences cognitively and emotionally, such as feeling overstimulated, low self-esteem and panic due to excessive use of social media. It may ...

Cell phones were not meant for kids, and there’s tons of research to support that. It can lead to addiction, exposes them to ...

If everyone jumped off a cliff, would your teen join? Maybe not, but they might toss their phone if all their peers did. It turns out, teens are open to not being glued to their iPhones — but only if ...

New research shows that children who use smartphones before age 10 are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and ...