Psychology of Adolescence

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The Full Extent of the Teen Mental Health Crisis

Sophia Choukas-Bradley Ph.D. on May 2, 2022

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.

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.

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How to Talk with Your Kids About Social Media

Sophia Choukas-Bradley Ph.D. on April 17, 2022

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?

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?

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Norway’s New Social Media Law: Is It Supported by Research?

Sophia Choukas-Bradley Ph.D. on July 8, 2021

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?

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?

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Do Social Media "Likes" Matter for Teens’ Well-Being?

Sophia Choukas-Bradley Ph.D. on July 6, 2021

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?

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?