Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

Teenage years crucial for depression intervention

Depression in young teens could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, a study shows.

Nearly Half Of Teens Call Social Media Bad For Mental Health

It’s no secret that social media has taken over our lives—especially for teens. But how’s it really affecting them? Turns out, a growing number of U.S. teens aren’t loving it. Nearly half say social media’s impact is mostly negative, with mental health, sleep, and confidence taking the biggest hits.And they’re doing something about it. A new report from Pew shows that 44% of teens have actively cut back on their social media and smartphone time.…

Even some teens say social media is hurting their mental health

Against the backdrop of a deepening mental health crisis among American teenagers, a newly released survey of teens and their parents by Pew Research Center reveals that teens are increasingly concerned about social media’s effect on people their age. And…

Is social media hurting teens’ mental health? It’s complicated

Social media is terrible for teens’ mental health—or is it? At the same time that rising rates of poor mental health among youth have been called a national crisis, and as parents and regulators call on social media companies to do more to keep young people safe online, a recent study by the Pew Research Center found that social media—while flawed—can sometimes be a positive influence on teenagers. In a survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17, 74% sa…

Depression Is Up By 60%, Including Among Teens. What Can Parents Do?

Even among mental health professionals, the CDC’s recent news came as a shock. In a study released earlier this month, the agency reported that depression among US teens and adults has increased 60 percent in the last decade — and that young people, ages 12 to 19, were the age group most likely to report current symptoms of depression. If you’re alarmed by those numbers, you’re not alone. “I’m not surprised that there was a drastic increase [i…

A Curious Study on Social Media

Yes, social media may negatively impact you, whether you admit it or not. A study shows teenagers see a huge discrepancy between how social media impacts them versus others.