Gen Z is in their monk era. The screen-obsessed generation is limiting their time on social media in order to focus on a trend known as “monk mode.” But now #MonkMode has amassed more than 76 ...

Although these platforms commonly require a minimum user age of 13, nearly 40% of children in the U.S. ages 8–12 use social media. The report from one of America's top public health officials ...

Despite the headlines, the impact of social apps on adolescent mental health isn’t so clear. By Catherine Pearson Every generation has its moral panic and for Gen Z — teenagers today — it is ...

The American Psychological Association released a set of 10 recommendations for adolescents’ use of social media Tuesday, including training them in media literacy and limiting screen time so it ...

Whether or not social media affects mental health, and to what degree, has long been up for debate.While some contend that social media connects the world, others argue that it feeds a culture of ...

For young people, social media has many pros and cons that can be difficult to balance, according to a new report from Common Sense Media and Hopelab. CNN values your feedback 1.

Surgeon general issues warning about social media for young people 02:03. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for stronger guidelines for social media use among children and teens ...

Teens also noted that social media is taking up more of their time and focus: 45 percent said they spend too much time on social media — up from 36 percent in the 2022 Pew survey — and teen ...

In today’s digital-first landscape, social media plays a critical role in shaping audience engagement, brand perception and customer relationships. For communications and marketing professionals ...