Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. [1] Akinsola, E. F. (2011). Relationships between parenting style, family type, personality disposition and ...

Prolonged exposure to social media can negatively impact mental health, especially among teenagers, and result in anxiety, ...

Are children and adolescents who demonstrate social withdrawal in social contexts with familiar peers (e.g., play alone at school recess, sit alone at school lunch) at risk for psychosocial ...

America’s children and teens love social media. But concern is growing that using it is causing more harm than good, and ...

While many of us spend significant time on social media and look at it as a medium to relieve stress and get connected with ...

Objective: Studies have shown the adverse psychological impact of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but the state of mental health in adolescents with PCOS remains unclear. Thus, we performed a ...

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As social media platforms evolve into primary sources of information, many teens are turning to TikTok for mental health ...

Although such social anxiety is common in both adolescents and adults, it is rarely diagnosed and treated. In a new book titled "Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults," Thomas E.

Close friendships predicted lower social anxiety and romantic insecurity and higher job satisfaction. The difference between the two stages of adolescence also suggests that timing is critical.