Nine-in-ten U.S. teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%).

Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, ...

For one, social media can trigger mental health symptoms. Social media can promote negative experiences of isolation, fear of missing out (FOMO), social media addiction, depression and anxiety. These ...

Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated that the prevalence of anxiety for 18-to-25-year-olds was about 8% in 2008, ...

EU researchers are shedding light on how digital media use is impacting teenagers and what parents, teachers and policymakers ...

In less than a year, a new law in Minnesota will require social media platforms to have a mental health warning label.

How does social media affect teens in 2025? Explore the latest data on screen time, sleep, self-esteem, and mental health ...

Social media may have a negative effect on body image; this may be especially true for women and girls, though people of any gender can fall victim.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health, experts warn. Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni ...

Social media and its negative effects on teens, parents share concerns. By: Andie Bernhardt. Posted: Oct 8, 2024 9:27 PM CDT ...

3 tips for limiting negative effects of social media on children from a clinical psychologist. Monica Harkins; Jun 18, 2024 Jun 18, 2024 Updated Jun 19, 2024; Facebook; Twitter; ...

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., spoke on bipartisan legislation he introduced Tuesday to warn parents about the harmful effects of social media, saying his efforts are "common sense." Fetterman and ...