Social media data needed for ‘harm’ research, say doctors
Leading UK psychiatrists say they will never understand the risks and benefits of social media use on children's mental health unless companies hand over their data to researchers.
Technology Turmoil: Surviving “Screen Time Society”
Young people who spend seven hours or more a day on screens are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety than those who use screens for an hour a day.
Isolating Children In School ‘Damages Mental Health’
A mental health charity is urging schools to be more aware of the potential trauma that could be caused by isolating children for relatively trivial issues.
The mental health crisis on campus and how colleges can fix it
In order to lessen the strain on campus counseling centers, colleges must take a more preventive and 'population' approach to mental health, an expert argues.
Schools Are Implementing Breathing Practices To Help Kids Focus
How these breathing exercises can help kids better focus in school
Most Parents Struggle To Recognize Signs Of Teen Depression
A new poll found that two-thirds of parents have trouble identifying the signs of depression in their teenagers
2/3 of parents cite barriers in recognizing youth depression
Telling the difference between a teen's normal ups and downs and something bigger is among top challenges parents face in identifying youth depression, a new national poll suggests.
Why the nation should screen all students for trauma like California does
California's surgeon general has implemented school-wide screenings for trauma. A social work professor explains why the rest of the nation should do the same.
Is social media damaging to children and teens? We asked five experts
Five experts were asked if social media was damaging to children and teenagers, and four out of five said yes.
Social Media Is Not To Blame For Children’s Poor Mental Health
Social media is often accused of damaging children’s mental health - but a new study suggests it is not to blame.