This chart shows the biggest perceived threats to teenagers' mental health from the perspective of parents and teens.

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

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.

The Downsides: How Social Media Can Harm Mental Health. ... are most vulnerable to the negative effects of social media due to developmental factors and peer pressure.

Among teens who said they are at least somewhat concerned about their peers’ mental health, 22 percent identified social media as the factor with the most negative impact.

Repeated exposure to distressing content on social media platforms is linked to secondary trauma, anxiety, and emotional ...

Vernon Kay has spoken about the negative effects of social media on mental health and how he has taken the decision to 'step ...

Our brains are wired to prioritize safety and survival, and respond rapidly to danger. Repeatedly activating such processes ...

A New York bill waiting to be signed into law by the governor would require social media sites to display health warnings ...

BBC Radio 2 presenter Vernon Kay says he has stepped away from social media as he remarked about how it easy it was to fall ...

The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) from stories and posts leads to anxiety amongst users.

Students were invited to participate in a survey conducted by The Chronicle, designed to explore their personal experiences ...