Research shows that social media has a mixed effect on self-esteem. Connecting with others makes us feel good, but comparing ...

The ban’s rollout is being closely watched worldwide, as regulators in other countries consider similar restrictions.

Researchers will study the effects of the policy on young people’s mental health, social interactions and political engagement.

Members of the editorial and news staff of the Los Angeles magazine and the Engine Vision Media Network were not involved in the creation of this content. If the latest headlines are any indication, ...

With nine out of 10 teens using social media daily, according to Pew Research Center, and with over half admitting they are on the internet “almost constantly,” it becomes crucial that we understand ...

In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an advisory titled Social Media and Youth Mental Health, which provides compelling evidence that social media harms mental health. Between ages 10 ...

Four of the six public school districts have joined national litigation against major social media companies. Greenwood and ...

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 of US ...

“The issues arising from social media use are affecting people’s lives and in the absence of funding, a lot of important ...

It’s been half a decade since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ways in which quarantine reshaped the world have become increasingly more evident. People think differently, socialize ...

Educator and nonprofit leader Mikki Smith explores social media’s effect on health. Host Ashira Nelson is joined by Ms. Mikki Smith, a local educator and nonprofit leader, for a conversation about ...