Dr. Jim Davies, Dr. Kim Hellemans, and Dr. Andrea Howard continue their discussion on what research reveals about social media’s impact on youth mental health. This episode explores the effectiveness of school-based phone and social media bans, the role of parents and governments in shaping healthy media habits, and how social media can function as a coping mechanism.



This is part two of a two-part series on social media and mental health. If you haven’t already, listen to part one for a deep dive into the psychology of social media reward systems, the science of social media “addiction,” and strategies for maintaining healthy digital boundaries.



This is a live recording of Beyond the Headlines: Social Media, Youth and the Science of Well-Being, an event that was hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science on May 21, 2025, at Carleton University.