A sheriff's office in Florida said a juvenile was caught on security camera participating in the "door kick challenge." ...

This fall, researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington will launch an ambitious study to explore how teens' everyday experiences on social media may shape their mental health and ...

Policymakers are focusing on restricting teens’ access to social media, but this approach risks cutting them off from its benefits. Making the platforms safer offers an alternative path.

Everything to know about Florida's new social media ban taking effect on Jan. 1 It restricts social media access for children under 14 and requires parental consent for those aged 14 and 15.

Social media's impact on teen mental health is concerning. Parents can help by setting boundaries, encouraging offline activities, and fostering open communication.

For the first time in its history, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey asked teens about their social media use. In 2023, 77 percent of high school ...

Floridian kids aged 13 or younger face a social media app ban in Florida, while those aged 14 to 16 will only be allowed to use the apps with parental permission. Opponents argue that the new law ...

Florida's HB 1 banning minors from social media passed the legislature Thursday. It is headed to Ron DeSantis' desk for signature or veto.

Florida’s effort would go much further, amounting to a comprehensive ban for young people on some of the most popular social media apps.

Florida teens warn that proposed social media ban may have unforeseen consequences The bill passed the House last month and was expected to clear the Senate on Wednesday ...

A Florida bill that would ban social media for users under 16 passed the House Wednesday. Similar bills in other states have been snared in legal battles.

Questions about social media use in children are also top of mind for the United States Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association (APA), who both released advisories recently to ...