Culture Post: Having Stronger Friendships as a Teen Can Protect Against Trauma Years Later

By [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 19, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Friendships, Teen Behaviors, Well-Being

The following is excerpted from an online article posted by StudyFinds. Whether you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert, humans are wired to be…

Survey Shows Teens Need More Support Than They Get

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 18, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Family Life, Parenting, Teen Behaviors

A new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their parents think they are getting.

Anxious, Depressed, and Lonely Adolescents Are More Likely to Be Overdependent on Their Smartphones

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 17, 2024

Published in Families, At-Risk, Culture, Technology, Teen Behaviors, Well-Being

A recent survey of middle- and high-school students revealed that those with increased anxiety, depression, loneliness, and experience of violent treatment are more likely to become overdependent on their smartphones.

Cutting Screen Time to 3 Hours Per Week Improves Kids’ Behavior and Mental Health in Days

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · July 16, 2024

Published in Families, Culture, Mental Health, Technology, Teen Behaviors, Well-Being

Drastically reducing children’s leisure screen time to just three hours per week can lead to significant improvements in their mental health and behavior in as little as two weeks, a new study shows.

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