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.

Social media is linked to rising teen anxiety, poor self-esteem, and sleep disruption. Learn how to support your teen’s mental health.

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

Although most teens view summer as a welcome time for freedom, fun, and relaxation, many experience profound loneliness that ...

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.

This early and heavy use is linked to growing anxiety and other mental health issues. In India, nearly 90% of children aged 14-18 have a smartphone at ...

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For Generation Z and Generation Alpha, social media isn’t just a tool it's a lifestyle, a social space, a source of validation, and a mirror reflecting their sense of self. But is this digital ...

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 ...

Alphabet’s self-driving car company launches what it hopes will be lucrative individual teen accounts—and maybe a whole lot ...