The APA’s 12-page advisory, which cites dozens of research studies, covers key scientific evidence on how social media use impacts kids and broad recommendations to support psychological well-being.

Cam Barrett knows the precise date of her first menstrual period. Her mother posted the news on Facebook. “I was in fourth grade. I was 9 years old. The date was September 9, 2009. And my mom ...

- Srikanta Datta, Coupang 17. Partner With Parents, Government And The Broader Social Media Community There’s no “silver bullet” that can protect children from harmful content on social media.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, long a proponent of mental health awareness, has issued a warning that social media use is a main contributor to depression, anxiety and other problems in the nation ...

AMSTERDAM - The "unchecked expansion" of social media platforms is driving an unprecedented global mental health crisis in kids and teens, a children's NGO said Wednesday, calling for urgent ...

Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it.

Considering the needs and desires of the kids, rewarding positive behaviors, raising risk awareness, and negotiating age-appropriate online boundaries are the most effective at preparing kids to ...

The advisory I issued a year ago about social media and young people’s mental health included specific recommendations for policymakers, platforms and the public to make social media safer for kids.