We commend Singh et al for their comprehensive analysis demonstrating a U-shaped association between after-school social media use and adolescent well-being. As wide-ranging social media bans are increasingly proposed across multiple jurisdictions, these findings reinforce the importance of developmentally targeted approaches rather than blanket restrictions on adolescent use.
JAMA Pediatrics published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 20 Apr 2026. The item focuses on Adolescent Mental Health and Social Media. Open the detail page to review the full original feed content.