Social Media Use Triples Depression Symptoms for Pre-Teens: Study

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

New Texas bill would prohibit minors from using social. Learn tips for managing child's online activity

TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — A new bill in Texas aims to ban children from using social media. Louisiana AG wants juvenile ‘change of venue’ bill, Caddo DA and judges do not House Bill 186 would prohibit anyone under 18 from using any social media platform. According to the Texas Legislature, if passed, House Bill 186 would require not only banning those under 18 but also requiring social media platforms to verify users' age with private and public…

Proposed bill in Texas would prohibit minors from using social media. Learn tips for managing child's online activity

TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — A proposed bill in Texas aims to ban children from using social media. Louisiana AG wants juvenile ‘change of venue’ bill, Caddo DA and judges do not House Bill 186 would prohibit anyone under 18 from using any social media platform. According to the Texas Legislature, if passed, House Bill 186 would require not only banning those under 18 but also requiring social media platforms to verify users' age with private and p…

Social Media Increases Depression Risk In Pre-Teens

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Social media use may cause depression among young people, new study finds

For years, research on social media and youth mental health has tried to answer a perplexing question: Does use lead to worsened well-being or do young people who are struggling disproportionately spend their time on social media? Some studies have indicated that both scenarios are true while other research shows mixed results. This uncertainty has led to a fierce debate over how to regulate social media platforms and technology use in school. C…

UCSF study finds link between pre-teens' social media use and depression symptoms

Pre-teens who increased their social media use had an average 35% increase in symptoms of depression, according to new research led by a University of California San Francisco pediatrician, which was published Wednesday in JAMA and the Lancet.