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 ...

Congress is debating whether to impose new age restrictions on social media as concerns grow over teenage screen time and its impact on mental health. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, drew attention to the ...

We often hear about the dangers of social media for girls—targeted ads that can negatively impact self-esteem—but a new report reveals it can be just as damaging for boys. Nicole Davidson-Harshaw, a ...

A new study shows taking even a short break from scrolling and posting online can really help reduce anxiety and depression, especially among young adults. Dr. Mike with the FOX Medical Team joins ...

Short-term breaks from social media could significantly improve youth mental health, but they don’t necessarily reduce overall screen time, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the ...

In 2025, the journal of Health Communication published a study that was described as a theory-driven content analysis of YouTube videos that focused on promoting mental health among college students.

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. By Ellen Barry Dialing down the use ...

A new study shows that cutting social media use for just one week can reduce mental health symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in young adults. Here is a candidate for today's least surprising yet ...