The suicide rate of children and teens spiked by 47% across Tennessee, according to the 2025 state health department report.

A suit by Harford County’s Board of Education will be among the first to go to trial against social media companies, alleging ...

— Help teens recognize that AI companions are programmed to be agreeable and validating. Explain that’s not how real ...

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study.

Children, especially girls, who use smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they’re older, a new study suggests.

The world teens are facing is overwhelming and daunting,” said Mecaela Meerholz, Mentis director of operations. “It’s ...

Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this complex issue.

Haidt's bestselling book blames phones for teen depression spikes, but research tells a different story. Healthcare ...

A new walk-in center will open next week in Utah for teenagers and kids as young as 5 years old who are experiencing a mental ...

Across the U.S., the mental health crisis among teenage girls—especially girls of color—is escalating at alarming rates.