Teens, Social Media, and Technology

Editor's Take

A FRONTLINE investigation into how platforms are engineered to hold young users' attention, this film gathers former insiders and mental health experts to trace the design behind endless engagement. It connects the mechanics of likes and feeds to a documented rise in distress among teenagers. The reporting is measured rather than alarmist, more concerned with how these products are built than with easy blame.

Teens, Social Media, and Technology is a FRONTLINE investigation into how platforms are engineered to capture the attention of young people. The film speaks with former tech insiders and mental health experts to show how endless engagement is linked to a growing crisis among teenagers. It lays bare the design choices behind likes, feeds, and notifications and their effect on developing minds. Clear-eyed and important, it is required viewing for parents and anyone raising kids online. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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