The Truth About Teen Screens

Off the Couch Psychology · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Social media has become a normal part of growing up, but what does the research actually say about its impact on children and teenagers? In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology Podcast, Dr. Jerry Cunningham separates headlines from evidence as he explores what researchers have discovered about the relationship between social media and anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, school performance, and social development. You'll also hear why several countries are debating or implementing laws to limit youth access to social media, the arguments on both sides of that debate, and why parents…