Calls to ban ‘harmful pornography’ are rife. Here’s what teens actually think about porn
Adults have blamed porn for many things recently, including harming teenagers. We asked teens what they thought and their opinions paint a complex picture.
Study shows video games can improve mental wellbeing – but you can have too much of a good thing
A large survey showed links between gaming and wellbeing and found a way to show cause and effect – that even owning a gaming console improved wellbeing.
Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image
Our new study found watching just eight minutes of TikTok content focused on dieting, weight loss and exercise had an immediate negative effect on body image satisfaction for young women.
Too many Year 9 students are missing school. What can parents and teachers do to keep them engaged?
Year 9 is often seen as a ‘lost year’, where a young person has left junior high school but is not yet a senior student.
What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?
If you are worried about your teen’s social media use, consider joining them for screen-free time at home and organising regular activities offline.
Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple
Contrary to what you may have heard, your mindset may be the biggest thing affecting how social media connects to your wellbeing.