From scrolling before breakfast to late-night binges, social media use has become a defining feature of today’s teen years. This article examines the latest research on teens and digital platforms, ...

Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.

OpenAI is reshaping how ChatGPT responds to teenagers, promising that when safety and curiosity collide, protection will win. The company is rolling out new rules, technical systems, and guidance that ...

A new study explains why letting your teen sleep in on the weekend can actually help them. Letting teens sleep in on the weekend can help lower their risk of depression and improve emotional ...

This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. Amid ongoing discussion around increased ...

Teenagers today are growing up in a fast-paced and demanding world. Alongside academic responsibilities, they navigate friendships, social expectations, digital pressures, and concerns about ...

Many parents believe that pushing and even forcing their children to achieve good grades is the ultimate key to their being successful in life. Out of love and concern for their children, and the ...

Like most parents of teens, you’re probably constantly trying to decode what actually supports your kids’ emotional well-being. Some days it feels like a moving target: school pressure, friendship ...

Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.

Leisure physical activity is consistently associated with improved emotional well-being across the lifespan, with evidence suggesting that stress reduction, resilience, and social support partially ...