The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according to a new report by Nanyang Technological ...

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half ...

So half of our kids’ consciousnesses, their lives, are owned by a few big social media companies. Here’s the other stat that I just learned last week: 40 percent.

Obama spoke with social psychologist and author Jonathan Haidt about his 2024 book, "The Anxious Generation," in which Haidt argues that extensive social media and smartphone use have harmful ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama urged parents to get “tougher” on their kids’ social media use during the Wednesday episode of her podcast, “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson.” ...

Our kids are our most precious resource, and it’s time to take action to protect them in the social media world,” said state Sen. Tanya Storer, who plans to introduce the bill.

The bill puts a one-hour limit per social media platform for kids under 16 years old. Parents have the authority to adjust this limit.