Psychology of Adolescence
The science of teens, screens, gender, and sexuality
Sophia Choukas-Bradley Ph.D.
You’ve probably heard about the recent CDC report on the teen mental health crisis. But have you read the details? A break-down of the study’s findings, strengths, and limitations.
If you think social media is negatively affecting your kid, it’s important to talk about it. How can you make sure this conversation doesn’t backfire?
Norway legislators have passed a law that will require social media influencers to add disclaimer labels to their edited photos. Is this law supported by psychology research?
Getting likes feels good in the moment, but research suggests an over-investment in likes may be bad for teen mental health. Could a new social media policy help with the problem?