Social media has reshaped the way billions of people connect, communicate, and see themselves. 6 billion users worldwide as of 2024.That number is staggering - and so are the questions it raises.

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

The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety, cyberbullying, misinformation and addiction concerns. The issue has even ...

The United States office of the Surgeon General, tasked with protecting the nation's health, recently published an advisory titled "Social Media and Youth Mental Health.(1) The Advisory describes ...

The research reported in this article was supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the William T. Grant Foundation. Social media is a complex environment that presents both opportunities ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

You’re not alone if you feel mentally off after eyeballing yet another social media influencer’s dream vacation content or their impressive party spread they effortlessly whipped up. But while ...