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Research-at-a-Glance
Suicide, Self-Harm, and Digital Media Use
A quick-read research summary for parents, caregivers, and professionals.
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Ask the Experts—Webinars
Growing Up Lonely? Child Connection and Isolation in the Digital Age
Are today’s children lonelier than past generations? How are digital devices and social media shaping their ability to connect, and what does that mean for their long-term emotional and social well-being?
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Parenting Tip Sheets
Early Childhood Mental Health and Media Use
A tip sheet for parents and caregivers
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Ask the Experts—Shorts
Signs of Loneliness in Children and Adolescents
From the #AskTheExperts webinar “Growing Up Lonely? Connection and Isolation in the Digital Age”
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Common Questions
Does Social Media Cause Eating Disorders?
What causes an eating disorder? Will all kids who use social media develop one? How can caregivers protect against disordered eating behaviors in children?
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Scholarly Articles
Digital Media and Mental Health: Summary and Recommendations
Summary and Recommendations found in the "Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media, Development, and Well-Being from Birth Through Adolescence," Part One: Research Concerning Cognitive, Physical, Mental, and Psychosocial Impacts on Children, Digital Media and Mental Health Section (pages 117-172)
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Scholarly Articles
Problematic Use of the Internet: Summary and Recommendations
Summary and Recommendations found in the "Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media, Development, and Well-Being from Birth Through Adolescence," Part One: Research Concerning Cognitive, Physical, Mental, and Psychosocial Impacts on Children, Problematic Use of the Internet Section (pages 173-209)