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

Some Helix Charter High School students take a break from classes to spend time on their cell phones during the lunch hour. (Photo by Lauren Knuth) Social media is rapidly changing lives. The effects ...

Social media can be difficult to avoid, even for adults, and health experts say heavy use may have effects on mental and emotional well-being.

More than 41 percent said they check social media hourly.

With the advent of the internet and smartphones, social media has become an important part of the lives of people of all ages. It's no longer just a source of entertainment, but is deeply influencing ...

Now 20 years old, the plaintiff — identified in court documents by her initials "K.G.M." — detailed how her social media use ...

“Help me please … I can’t calm down without laying on the ground and freaking out for a good 20 minutes … Should I get medical help?” This plea came from a post on the social media site Reddit. The ...

Australia's social media ban for under 16s is "not working", according to teenagers themselves. Here's how they're jailbreaking back into their accounts.

Australia’s childhood social media ban is being challenged by two 15-year-olds in the High Court. Even if their case fails, ...