New Docuseries Exposes Teen Struggles with Social Media

Lauren Greenfield's 'Social Studies' reveals the profound impact of smartphones and social platforms on teenagers' mental health and social lives.

The five-part series, premiering on FX today, provides an in-depth look at the lives of Los Angeles teens growing up with social media.
Greenfield’s documentary captures the raw and nuanced experiences of teens, focusing on issues like cyberbullying, body image, and addiction to screens.
The series highlights the double-edged nature of social media, showing it as both a vital social tool and a source of significant stress and mental health issues.
Subjects in the documentary discuss the pressures of maintaining online personas, dealing with harassment, and the impact of unrealistic beauty standards.
Experts and parents are increasingly concerned about social media's effects, with some likening its impact to smoking, prompting new legislation and school policies.