Regulating how kids access the internet – including social media – must balance protection from harm with children’s rights to expression and information.
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Syphilis cases have increased 30% among 15- to 24-year-olds in Philadelphia since 2019, while cases of gonorrhea are up 18%. Chlamydia cases have decreased but remain high.
Adolescents treat ‘for you’ algorithms as a social mirror and are willing to give up privacy to use it.
Vaping is more common than cigarette smoking among young people but there are a variety of risks to users.
Congress is considering bills to protect kids online. Some of what’s in those bills could help, but some elements could be harmful.
Parents and other supportive adults can learn to recognize young people’s symptoms of disordered eating, which is a spectrum of unhealthy eating patterns and behaviour.
In the wake of a series of viral ‘pranks’, many are wondering why teens do such bad things. It’s not as simple as you think.
Adopting healthy behaviors and thought patterns around food and nutrition takes time and intentional effort. But it will lead to more lasting change and positive outcomes than quick-fix dieting will.
Social media companies have come under intense pressure to do more to protect teens, but there’s another concern – they could go too far.
During the pandemic, many people relied on social media for distraction and social connection. However, excessive social media use can negatively affect mental health, especially for young people.
It’s time we stop treating young people’s experiences in digital and physical spaces as distinct and mutually exclusive.
Scoliosis is a treatable condition, but only if detected early. Greater awareness of the condition and its dynamics will greatly aid in patient care moving forward.
Neighbourhood features may have helped youth cope with the mental health impact of pandemic restrictions. Parks didn’t play much of a role but food amenities and the suburbs did.
Adult actors in ‘The Whale’ won Oscars for best lead and supporting acting in 2023, but if you catch up with awarded movies this holiday, the film’s depiction of teens warrants scrutiny.
The tragic case of a 12-year-old boy who experienced sextortion highlights the importance of practical advice for parents on having conversations about sex, sextortion and healthy device habits.
No matter your age, if you’re being bullied − there’s help out there.
Could teenagers get on with older people and vice versa? Turned out, they could. And both flourished.
Up to 50% of US teens feel they are addicted to their devices. But help is out there.
Some children and young people escape family violence, only to find themselves alone, homeless and in violent relationships. How can we support and protect these vulnerable adolescents?
Peer pressure, amusement and the desire for attention help explain why young people participate in risky social media challenges.
Top contributors
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Researcher: Digital Literacy and Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Kentucky
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor of Narratology, University of Sydney
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Deputy CEO (Research), Australian Council for Educational Research
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Professor, Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University
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Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; Director, Behavioral Health and Research, The University of Texas Medical Branch
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Senior Lecturer in General Practice, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Psychology, Bridgewater State University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon
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Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions, Arizona State University
