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 ...

Potential federal policy changes would limit the funds to study outcomes that vary greatly across gender, socio-economic ...

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 ...

As someone in their 40s, I remember life before social media. I experienced the beginnings of the modern web, the successes ...

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 ...

A recent study underscored the suggestion that taking a break from social media can be beneficial for your mental health — even if it’s just for a short time. The study was first published in JAMA ...

Problematic social media use (PSMU) shares many features of other behavioral addictions. PSMU was recently reviewed in the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine by National ...

Australia’s Online Safety Amendment Act provides the chance for researchers to analyse the complex relationship between social-media use and mental health in adolescents, but results should be ...

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 ...

Dialing down the use of social media for a week reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia in young adults, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Network Open.