The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half ...

By Catherine Pearson Every parent who has watched their child robotically scroll through social media feeds bathed in blue light has wondered about the effects it may be having on their mental health.

Girls (48%) are more likely to say they’ve cut back on social media use than boys (40%), according to Tuesday’s report. General mental wellbeing among teens is a broader concern; 89% of ...