From physical devices that interrupt addictive patterns to AI companions that coach better screen habits, the newest ...

Too much screen time — particularly related to social media use in kids, teens and young adults — is a major concern in ...

Social media, video game, and smartphone use in kids and teens has risen, and there’s a growing chorus of concerns about screen time’s link to mental health concerns. It's prompted legislation ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

A Jama Network Open study published Nov. 24 found that reducing social media usage was associated with better mental health ...

Addictive screen use trajectories were associated with suicidal behaviors and ideation as well as worse mental health among U.S. kids in a large study. Increasing addictive use trajectories were ...

Over four years in a large US cohort, greater social media use was associated with small but consistent increases in ...

Experts estimate that 35–40% of Bangladeshi children aged 8–16 show some level of social media addiction, while 10–15% suffer ...

Social media has become a political weapon. The Cambridge Analytica scandal exposed how personal Facebook data was weaponised ...

Kids in Australia will no longer be able to have accounts on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as ...

New research suggests that screen time addiction is a better predictor of mental health concerns than time spent on technology. Experts weigh in. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Social media, video game, ...