Wallace Jackmon News Today

Wallace Jackmon, Ph.D., discusses the signs of cell phone addiction and why it can wreak havoc on mental health. Plus, we dive into what lurks beneath the algorithm.

The screen you’re reading this on has changed every aspect of your life — especially if it’s a cell phone. We talk about phone addictions in kids, teens and adults.

A recent lawsuit against Meta claims the platform intentionally lured young adults to sites like Instagram and Facebook and made them addicted to social media. KELOLAND News reached out to local teen mental health professionals to shed some light on how and why social media directly correlates with mental health issues in young adults.

During the May episode of South Dakota Focus, host Jackie Hendry discussed youth mental health trends with a panel of local experts.