Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.

Is social media addicting? Does it lead to poor adolescent mental health? Meta, TikTok, Snap, Youtube face a series of ...

U.S. teens spend an average of 4.8 hours every day on various social media platforms. That amount of screen time has been linked to a variety of issues, including increased levels of anxiety and ...

Gen Z lives its life in the world of social media. Young people spend hours a day online on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube. Although these sites allow them to remain in touch, exchange ...

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As Australian kids and teens start their first full year barred from social media, a new study has shed more light on how it affects young peoples' health. The ban, which came into force on December ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...

A world-first study will test whether reducing the time teenagers spend on social media really does improve their mental health. But the results aren’t due until mid-2027, by which time further ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Meta recently announced it will be using artificial intelligence ...

In an era defined by rapidly unfolding crises, wars rage in real time, democratic rights are challenged, and deepening social divides surface daily. Whether distant or close to home, today’s news ...

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...