The list feels endless, when it comes to the 24-hour news cycle and increased social media visibility of school shootings, airline crashes, the political landscape, climate change and general human ...

Childhood today looks very different from even a generation ago. Kids and youth are often juggling busy schedules and ...

Social media platforms are everywhere, and most children and teens have access. Many indicators suggest social media use can ...

Exposure to material children never intended to see adds risk, and the design of short-form video apps can make this far more ...

A generation growing up with algorithmic feeds is not suffering “brain damage,” but their attention, emotions and habits are being shaped in powerful ways. For many families, the first smartphone or ...

A new study of nearly 300,000 kids says that screen time can “contribute to socioemotional problems” Getty A comprehensive study of nearly 300,000 kids has linked increased screen time with ...

The Counseling Psychology Department at Santa Clara University is conducting a research study focused on supporting young children with anxiety-related traits. We're exploring how digital tools—like ...

In the intricate and complex fabric of human experience, social anxiety and depression often coexist. To truly understand this interplay and working through its impact on our life, we must go beyond ...

Anxiety in children is often misunderstood because it doesn’t always show up as obvious fear or worry. Many kids express anxiety through behaviours that seem unrelated, like sudden anger, restlessness ...

A new peer-reviewed analysis shows K-12 students who got regular access to social and emotional learning had better test scores and better grades. There's been some debate about whether schools should ...