Other key findings from the survey: More teens report spending too much time on social media: 45% of teens say they spend too much time on social media in our current survey, up from 36% in 2022.

More teens than parents say they’re not too or not at all worried about the state of teen mental health (23% vs. 11%). Social media (44%) and technology in general (14%) ranked highest as the ...

Against the backdrop of a deepening mental health crisis among American teenagers, ... Even some teens say social media is hurting their mental health. Caitlin Gibson; Apr 28, 2025 Apr 28, 2025; 0; ...

Social media is a part of many people’s daily routines, and there’s growing concern about its effects on mental health. But while it often has a bad reputation, social media is not inherently ...

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 ...

Amid growing concerns about the impact of social media on young minds, 1 in 5 teens say it has negatively affected their mental health, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. The ...

Cheddar News. More Teens Concerned About Social Media and Mental Health. Posted: April 24, 2025 | Last updated: April 24, 2025. A study from the Pew Research Center study reveals that nearly half ...

The survey found that parents, more than teens themselves, are likely to see social media as a threat to the mental health of teen users. Nearly half (44%) of parents blamed social media as the ...

AB 56 would require social media platforms to display clear warning labels about potentially harmful effects on youth mental health and well-being.

Yet social media can also disrupt sleep, convey unrealistic views of others’ lives, appearance or situations, and lead to mental health concerns. The issues are worse for teens.

Even some teens say social media is hurting their mental health. A Pew survey highlights the pressures that social media, academics and gender norms create for teens. April 25, 2025.