Mixed anxiety-depressive disorders (MADD) and suicidal thoughts, online bullying, poorer self-esteem, alcohol, cannabis and ...

News doesn’t just inform; it affects how we feel. What are the psychological trade-offs of consuming news on social media?

For years, social media giants have argued against claims that their platforms harm young people’s mental health. Starting ...

For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers’ use of digital technology has been one of alarm. Time spent scrolling through ...

Landmark 2026 trial opens against Meta and YouTube alleging addictive features cause teen anxiety, depression, self-harm.

Short-form video platforms are engineered for intensity rather than duration—quick hits of content that encourage “just one ...

If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood, you may be on to something. A new study out last week in JAMA Network ...

A new study by the University of Manchester found no evidence that heavier social media use or more frequent gaming increased symptoms of anxiety or depression over the following year. Researchers ...

U.S. teens spend an average of 4.8 hours every day on various social media platforms. That amount of screen time has been linked to a variety of issues, including increased levels of anxiety and ...

After six months covering mental health in Brevard County, it's time to reflect on the stories shared and why speaking up matters.

Likes, comments, and the dopamine hit of new notifications make it easy to get caught up in the endless entertainment of social media. Yet social media can also disrupt sleep, convey unrealistic views ...

One in five U.S. teens say social media has negatively impacted their mental health and nearly half say it has a mostly negative impact on kids their age. A Pew Research Center report published ...