Utah governor signs bill requiring teens to get parental approval to join social media sites

New York CNN  —  The governor of Utah signed a controversial bill on Thursday that will require minors to obtain the consent of a guardian before joining social media platforms,…

How Teens Recovered From the ‘TikTok Tics’

CALGARY, Alberta — Aidan’s tics erupted one day after school in early 2021, about a month after the long pandemic lockdown had ended. The 16-year-old convulsed while walking into the…

Common kinds of air pollution led to changes in teens’ blood pressure, study says

CNN  —  Scientists know that air pollution can make it difficult to breathe and may ultimately cause serious health problems like cancer, but a new study shows that it might…

Social Media Use Is Linked to Brain Changes in Teens, Research Finds

The effect of social media use on children is a fraught area of research, as parents and policymakers try to ascertain the results of a vast experiment already in full…

When Black Psychiatrists Reach Out to Teens of Color

‘Black man to Black man’ As midday approached on that recent Tuesday, Dr. Stallworth told the team about her exam with a Black middle-schooler with A.D.H.D. In the spring he…

Meet teens taking on what experts call a mental health crisis

Charlotte, North Carolina CNN  —  A roomful of teenagers — some old friends and some strangers — stood with their hands, feet or backs together and their eyes closed. “We…

Poor mental health in US teens exacerbated by negative experiences during Covid-19 pandemic, survey finds

CNN  —  Poor mental health among teens in the United States was a concern before the Covid-19 pandemic, and major disruptions to school and social life since early 2020 have…

Nearly half of all teens say they use the internet ‘almost constantly,’ Pew survey finds

The survey of 1,316 teenagers delved into the technology habits of teens and was conducted by the Pew Research Center. The percentage of teens who reported a near constant level…

Should your teens be watching ‘Euphoria’? How to talk about it

The most underrated parenting tool is the pause button on your TV remote, said therapist John Duffy, who specializes in work with teens, parents, couples and families. Use it to…

South African Teens Recall Choking Gas, a Stampede and One Exit

EAST LONDON, South Africa — Before he passed out amid the crush of bodies, Simbongile Mtsweni gasped for air as a gas that felt like fire crept into his nose…