Social media's effects on adolescent mental health are complex and debated, with evidence linking it to certain sleep and addiction issues but lacking a direct causal link to mental health decline.
Addictive screen use significantly correlates with increased suicidal behaviors and mental health issues in youth, surpassing the effects of total screen time.
FoMO involves persistent negative feelings of anxiety caused by believing that other people have a more exciting and better life, leading to significant emotional distress.
Here's Why The Ice Bucket Challenge Is Back - & Why Teens Are Jumping In
The Ice Bucket Challenge has returned, now focusing on mental health awareness, allowing participants to share personal struggles and promote safe spaces for discussion.
Are screens harming teens? What scientists can do to find answers
The Handbook of Children and Screens highlights critical research but ongoing debates about smartphones' impact on adolescent mental health remain unresolved.
