2024年1月15日 · Too much time on social media apps can lead to an increase in body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and low self-esteem. While this is particularly concerning for teen girls, reports show that 46% of teens 13 to 17 years old said social media made them feel worse about their bodies.

2023年5月23日 · Tuesday’s advisory notes that although there are some benefits, social media use presents “a profound risk of harm” for kids. It calls for increased research into social media’s impact on...

2024年6月20日 · 8 dangers of social media to discuss with kids and teens. From cyberbullying to online predators, these are the top dangers of social media for kids, along with safety tips.

2024年7月19日 · Get resources to help keep your children, tweens, and teens safe on social media and online platforms.

2022年2月3日 · As children and teens increasingly go online for entertainment and connection, parents, scholars, and policymakers are concerned that young people’s biology is making them particularly vulnerable to—and in some cases, even exploited by—social media.

2024年6月17日 · According to a research study of American teens ages 12-15, those who used social media over three hours each day faced twice the risk of having negative mental health outcomes, including depression and anxiety symptoms.

2024年1月5日 · It's important to teach children that even though social media can be enjoyable, there are risks, including: Social media use makes kids and teens vulnerable to cyberbullying and provides the opportunity to cyberbully others. Limited face-to-face interaction decreases filters when making comments about other people.

2023年5月23日 · Social media can present a real risk to the mental health of children and teenagers because of the ways their brains are affected by the amount of time they spend using it, the U.S. surgeon...

2023年5月9日 · Unsupervised social media use is more likely to expose children to potentially harmful content and features of social media. Scientific studies demonstrate it is also critical for parents to engage in ongoing discussions with adolescents about how to use social media in safe and helpful ways.

2025年1月20日 · Children and adolescents who spend more than 3 hours a day on social media face double the risk of mental health problems including experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. 3 This is concerning as a recent survey showed that teenagers spend an average of 3.5 hours a day on social media. 4 And when asked about the impact of social media ...