The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among ...

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip ...

How does social media affect mental health in children and teens? Positive Effects of Social Media on Children and Teens In some ways, social media can benefit mental health. For instance, it provides ...

A new study has found three different factors that contribute to teens’ screen addiction. “After following over 400 teenagers for seven months, scientists found that the amount of time kids spend on ...

A plethora of lawsuits, involving more than 1,800 plaintiffs, have been filed against social media companies, including ByteDance, Meta Platforms, Snapchat and Google, within the past two years. We ...

Michelle Obama urged parents to be tougher on kids' social media use, comparing it to addiction and emphasizing long-term benefits over instant gratification.

Social media users potentially experience different withdrawal symptoms to non-social media users. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 21 (1), 411-417.

Phone addiction rewires brain chemistry by lowering baseline dopamine levels, making normal activities feel boring and unsatisfying.

From digital detox bootcamps to 12-step programs, a range of treatments exist for problematic internet use. So why is internet addiction disorder not yet an official psychological diagnosis?