Teens are spending more time on social media than ever before, and it is taking a toll on their mental and physical health. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, addresses the urgent concerns surrounding ...

Similar shares of teens say social media help (19%) or hurt (15%) their confidence. Still, nearly half (46%) say these platforms neither hurt nor help. Friendships are the only aspect of teen life ...

Studies show teens spending over 3 hours daily on social platforms experience 27% higher anxiety rates, yet moderate use ...

One in five U.S. teens say social ... of understanding about how social media can indirectly influence other factors such as bullying, societal issues, school life, and social pressures.

We are figuring life out too.” Still, social media ranked as the most negative influence according to both teens and parents. “The overuse of social media in our society seems to be the main ...

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly ...

Social media has become a major part of teenage life, shaping how young people connect, interact, communicate and form relationships. While these platforms offer opportunities for creativity ...

Bach, who runs the social media account for the podcast This Teenage Life, has mixed opinions about social media. A writer and quilter, Bach has found online communities that deepen her interests.

“I feel like finding yourself, and your voice is the antidote to social media and constantly comparing yourself or wanting to be somebody, some fictitious peer.” The scenes of teenage life are ...

Life as a Teen Without Social Media Isn't Easy. These Families Are Navigating Adolescence Offline WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) — Kate Bulkeley's pledge to stay off social media in high school worked at ...

Social media has become integral to teenage life, shaping their social interactions, perceptions, and behaviors. Howev ...

With the damaging consequences of social media increasingly well documented, some parents are trying to raise their children with restrictions or blanket bans. Teenagers themselves are aware that ...