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How social media affects teens’ mental health, with Jacqueline Nesi, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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How Much Time Should Teens Spend on Social Media?

How can parents and even kids know when they're spending too much time on social media? I don't think that there's a specific number we can necessarily point to. It is really important, as you said, that teens and families are aware of when they feel like they are spending too many hours on the device. If it feels like the device is getting in the way of other healthy activities then something needs to change.

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