As social media becomes a central part of young people's lives, concerns are growing about its impact on their mental health. Yet public debates and measures tend to treat adolescents as one ...

Alex (an amalgamation of several real patients), a high school senior, feeling anxious and lonely, used social media to connect with others. This provided him with a sense of connection, but it was a ...

If you like checking social media at work, all that scrolling could have a surprising impact long after you put down the phone. A Rutgers-led study, published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior ...

By Paul Sandle LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors said on Tuesday, as they urged lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say ...

It’s widely known that social media can quickly turn into a toxic cesspool of hate speech and ragebait, particularly during times of political turmoil. Across social media platforms, amplified by the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults The advisory report indicated that more information is needed ...

On the positive side, social media offers opportunities for learning new things, creative expression, sharing humor and ...

Many of us are guilty of doomscrolling, endlessly scrolling through short-form videos or social media posts. Often, we spend more time than we intend on social media. This is because these platforms ...

Social media platforms are more than just tools for sharing cat videos or keeping up with friends—they're powerful influencers of public opinion. The algorithms that drive these platforms determine ...

Centralized control agendas threaten personal freedoms as media power overshadows profit in shaping narratives.