Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.

Here’s something to consider. You’re scrolling through your feed late at night, seeing another photo of someone’s beach vacation, their perfect body at the gym, or that job promotion you’ve been ...

The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according to a new report by Nanyang Technological University, ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...

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 ...

Australia is pulling the plug on its teens’ social media habits. The country enacted the world’s first ban on social media for children under 16 this week, threatening tech giants with ...

Educator and nonprofit leader Mikki Smith explores social media’s effect on health. Host Ashira Nelson is joined by Ms. Mikki Smith, a local educator and nonprofit leader, for a conversation about ...

In recent years, the relationship between social media use and teen mental health has become a growing concern for parents, educators, and health professionals. As digital platforms continue to ...