Social media algorithms continually feed the user information that will encourage the teenage brain to continue scrolling, drawing on FOMO, or the fear of missing out.

According to a recent study by the American Psychological Association, teens spend an average of 4.8 hours per day on social media, and 87% of that time is spent on popular apps like TikTok and ...

The teens reveal that social media has its upsides and downsides. While it allows for creativity, connection and activism, it can also contribute to issues like an addiction to the apps and mental ...

Screen time isn't the villain. Three specific psychological factors separate the teens who can scroll safely from those who ...

Social Studies director Lauren Greenfield on how she made the excellent Hulu docuseries about how social media shapes teens' ...

He was super private about his phone, which is probably why I was so obsessed with getting into phones and really seeing what ...

National Sleep Foundation research indicates teenagers who use social media within 30 minutes of bedtime get an average of 45 minutes less sleep than those who disconnect earlier in the evening.

Teen girls were more likely than boys to report that social media has harmed their mental health (25% vs. 14%), and they were also more likely to say it negatively affects their confidence (20% vs ...

Reflecting increasing concerns around teen safety online, legislators around the country have introduced over 300 bills to protect them. Several states' bills have received challenges under the ...

Denmark teen Laura Zauner posted a viral video showing how her art progressed from age 3 to 17, and the evolution toward hyper-realistic drawings is stunning. “I’m very happy I kept going ...