Balancing Kids' Social Media Usage for Better Mental Health

According to the National Institutes of Health, “the degree of social media usage in children correlates with depression, anxiety, and perceived stress level.”

Mental Health & Social Media Use: What Parents Can Do

The key is to find a balance. Parents can teach kids to be more mindful about social media, spend less time on it, and help protect their mental health.

We Must Take Action: A Way Forward - Social Media and Youth ...

Agreed-upon expectations can help establish healthy technology boundaries at home – including social media use. A family media plan can promote open family ...

Social Media and Youth Mental Health | HHS.gov

The types of use and content children and adolescents are exposed to pose mental health concerns. Children and adolescents who spend more than 3 ...

Understanding Social Media Use and Balance - The Jed Foundation

Excessive social media use can have negative effects on our physical and mental health, so it's best to cultivate healthy social media habits.

Help your child build a healthy relationship with social media

“When social media is used in moderation and appropriately supervised by parents, it has the potential to enhance social connections among youth ...

Social Media's Impact on Children's Mental Health - Clinicas.org

You can do this by managing your own social media use. Along with showing them a healthy balance between online and offline activities. You can ...

Social media brings benefits and risks to teens. Psychology can help ...

The internet is at its best when it brings people together. Adults can help kids get the most out of social media by encouraging them to use ...

Social Media and Youth Mental Health - HHS.gov

Up to 95% of youth ages 13–17 report using a social media platform, with more than a third saying they use social media “almost constantly.” 2 Although age ...

Tip Sheet on Social Media Use and Mental Health

Keep a balanced perspective. Balance how much time you spend online with time seeing your friends, engaging in activities, and being social in real life.

Teens and social media use: What's the impact? - Mayo Clinic

Be a role model for your teen. You might want to tell your child about your own social media habits. That can help you set a good example and ...

Kids on social media must mind their mental health

“And for too many children, social media use is compromising their sleep and valuable in-person time with family and friends. We are in the ...

Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media (for Parents)

What Are the Downsides of Social Media Use? · Cyberbullying · Privacy & Safety · Risks to Their Reputation · Mental Health · Inappropriate or Harmful Content · Time ...

Youth and Social Media: Mental Health Effects and Healthy Use

Encourage kids and teens to engage in activities with family and friends in the real world. They can go to the movies, a local park, a public ...

Social Media and Mental Health: Social Media Addiction

This round-the-clock, hyper connectivity can trigger impulse control problems, the constant alerts and notifications affecting your concentration and focus, ...

Social Media Finding a Healthy Balance - Mental Health Matters!

Due to the seriousness and concern about negative effects of social media on the mental health of teens, it is important for youth to learn strategies for a ...

Health advisory on social media use in adolescence

Preliminary research suggests that a combination of 1) social media limits and boundaries, and 2) adult–child discussion and coaching around social media use, ...

Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health - AAP

Social media use starts during childhood and can play a significant role in the relationships and experiences that impact children and teens' growth, ...

Does Social Media Use Cause Depression? - Child Mind Institute

Some experts think that connecting with peers online is less emotionally fulfilling than connecting in person. Research shows that teenagers who spend more time ...

How States are Thinking About Social Media and Mental Health

In today's rapidly changing digital landscape, adolescents are increasingly connected online. With up to 95% of teenagers, and even 40% of children aged ...