Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated ...

Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health, experts warn. Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni ...

Social media can promote negative experiences of isolation, fear of missing out (FOMO), social media addiction, depression and anxiety. These are only a few of the many negative effects caused by ...

This can ultimately have a negative impact on mental health. “As a person builds a high tolerance for the use of social media it causes internal and external conflict,” he said.

Lindsay Oberleitner, a clinical psychologist and education director at SimplePractice in Detroit, Michigan, explores the warning signs of social media addiction and offers potential solutions.

Social media addiction refers to the uncontrollable urge to use social media apps or platforms despite negative consequences. This addiction can have significant effects on mental health, leading to a ...

Social media addiction is most common among adolescents and young people. Individuals with social media addiction may experience negative psychological and physical symptoms.

Learning: The Real Cost of Social Media for Schools,” builds on a groundwork of research conducted and showcased over the last couple of years into the issue of social media’s impact on the ...

Social media can have serious impacts on mental health, especially for teenagers, including anxiety, depression and more. But it's not all bad.