In today’s hyperconnected world, teens are growing up with smartphones in their hands and the internet in their pockets. For ...

Nine-in-ten U.S. teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%).

Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, ...

Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated ...

Every day, we are inundated by bad news. Use these tips to curate your online experience and protect your mental health.

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.

How does social media affect mental health? Sarah Hays Coomer, NBC-HWC answers questions about the impacts and gives advice on how to cut back.

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 ...

If you think social media negatively impacts your mental health, be intentional about how much you're logging on. Try setting screen time limits or set a schedule that outlines when you would ...

If you're concerned about your teen's use of social media, don't hesitate to reach out to someone you love to talk about what you're feeling or contact a warm line near you.. If you or someone you ...

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory, “Social Media and Youth Mental Health," warning of the risk social media poses for children's and teens' mental health. Experts weigh in.

We can no longer overlook the abundance of warning signs and risks to adolescent mental health posed by social media. With up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 using a social media platform, the issue ...