Social Media and Youth Mental Health Q&A Portal

Our question-and-answer portal contains previously asked questions from parents and caregivers, educators, clinicians and adolescents on a variety of topics related to technology, screens, social media and youth wellbeing.

Why America Has a Youth Mental Health Crisis, and How Schools Can Help

Social Media & Mental Health

St. Louis adults: Social media effects on youth are mostly negative, Health Communication Research Laboratory

Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

Don't Blame Social Media, Covid for US Teen Mental Health Crisis - Bloomberg

Social Media and Youth Mental Health — Current Priorities of the U.S. Surgeon General

Poll of Teen Mental Health from Teens Themselves (2022)

Teens' Technology Use and Mental Health: New Report Provides Insight Into Youth Connections for Wellbeing - Connected Learning Alliance

Mental Health Services / MHS Home

How does social media affect mental health? Pros and cons explained.

Social Media and Youth Mental Health Q&A Portal

Teens say social media stresses them out. Here's how they're breaking the habit : Shots - Health News : NPR

Social Media & Your Child's Mental Health: What the Research Says

Social Media and Well-Being: Pitfalls, Progress, and Next Steps: Trends in Cognitive Sciences