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- 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.
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Feb 3, 2022 · 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.
Oct 15, 2024 · Meanwhile, the brain’s emotional centers — the hypothalamus (desire), the amygdala (fear and rage), and nucleus accumbens (the reward center, also associated with addiction and risk-taking) — kick into high gear during adolescence. This developmental lag between emotions and control can leave teens vulnerable to anxiety and depression.
Feb 20, 2024 · Recent studies suggest a causal link between teen social media use and reduced well-being. Now, some researchers are looking into possible mechanisms.
The Potential Harms of Social Media Use Among Children and Adolescents. Over the last decade, evidence has emerged identifying reasons for concern about the potential negative impact of social media on children and adolescents.
- Office of the Surgeon General (OSG)
- 2023
Sep 1, 2023 · As youth mental health continues to suffer, parents, teachers, and legislators are sounding the alarm on social media. But fear and misinformation often go hand in hand. APA’s recommendations aim to add science-backed balance to the discussion.
Mar 29, 2024 · Two things can be independently true about social media. First, that there is no evidence that using these platforms is rewiring children’s brains or driving an epidemic of mental illness.
Jan 3, 2023 · The study, published today in JAMA Pediatrics, reveals that adolescents’ brains may become more sensitive when anticipating social rewards and punishments over time with increased social media usage.
