Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated that the prevalence of anxiety for 18-to-25-year-olds was about 8% in 2008, ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health, experts warn. Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni ...

Nine-in-ten U.S. teens say they use YouTube. Majorities also use TikTok (63%), Instagram (61%) and Snapchat (55%).

In a nutshell Time spent on social media alone does not predict problematic use in teens. Psychological factors like low real-life social support, high social comparison, and frequent platform ...

Social media can have both a positive and negative effect on relationships, depending on usage. Learn more here.

The study revealed students who used social media more frequently were more likely to face bullying and feelings of sadness and suicidal thoughts.

The team discovered that individuals who scored high in nearly every form of narcissism — except sanctity— also reported higher levels of social media addiction.

The study observed problematic social media use and potential addictive behaviour in adolescents.

Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media is a new documentary that exposes the real-life consequences of the algorithms of Big Tech companies and their impact on children and teens. In ...

2. Emotional disconnection and loneliness One of the effects of social media on teens is that too much online interaction can reduce real-life connection.

California Takes on Social Media Addiction in Kids with New Law California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed bill prohibiting social media platforms from providing addictive feeds to kids.