Social media and teen anxiety: Harvard suggests what parents should and should not do

A Harvard report highlights the complex link between social media and teen anxiety, noting that simply removing phones is ineffective. Experts emphasize that online pressures mirror traditional adolescent concerns like status and self-expression, now amplified. Parents are urged to address the root causes of distress rather than solely limiting screen time.

Social media and teen anxiety: Harvard suggests what parents should and should not do
A Harvard report highlights the complex link between social media and teen anxiety, noting that simply removing phones is ineffective. Experts emphasize that online pressures mirror traditional adolescent concerns like status and self-expression, now amplified. Parents are urged to address the root causes of distress rather than solely limiting screen time.