Excessive screen time, particularly on social media, is linked to increased mental health challenges in teens. Teens with high screen time are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and ...

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In today's digital age, teenagers spend more time than ever glued to screens. Whether it's smartphones, computers, or television, excessive screen time can negatively affect physical and mental health ...

Dek: Teens take rules seriously when they helped write them. These nine co-created agreements turn screen time from a tug-of-war into a shared plan you can actually live with. When screens are ...

With all the discussion around the adolescent mental health crisis, a prime suspect has gone relatively unnoticed: sleep. I have treated thousands of youths struggling with mental illness over the ...

Can't get your teenage girl off her smartphone, iPad or laptop? This could cost her much-needed sleep and increase her risk of depression, a new Swedish study says. Teenagers who spend more time on ...

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh is shedding light on the hidden ways screen time may be affecting young people’s brains — and it starts with sleep. Researchers found that excessive use ...

Children and teens’ screen time increased dramatically during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Time with computers, video games, smartphones and tablets all increased following the pandemic Only ...

Two days after settling a lawsuit accusing Snapchat of causing social media addiction and mental health issues, Snap announced that it’s introducing new parental controls. Parents and guardians can ...

We’ve all heard the clichés “kids these days” or “back in my day.” But while our immediate response might be to tune out or roll our eyes at those who came before us, new research suggests that maybe ...

Smartphones, tablets, and social media have become everyday tools in the lives of young people. While these technologies offer connection and creativity, overuse can strain mental health and disrupt ...

If you’ve ever silently panicked watching your teen disappear into the TikTok vortex, you’re definitely not the only parent feeling that mix of fascination and frustration. TikTok isn’t just an app ...