Phones aren’t always bad for kids. Social media does the real harm
According to a study courtesy of the University of South Florida, owning a phone can actually yield positive outcomes. It’s ...
Social media may heighten depression severity in youth
An emotional overattachment to social media may be associated with increased severity of mental health symptoms among young ...
Study suggests smartphones may benefit kids, but public social media use poses risks
A groundbreaking new study of young people's digital media use has revealed surprising results, including evidence that ...
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Smartphones may be beneficial to children – if they avoid social media
In the ongoing debate over the benefits and harms of smartphone use in children, initial data from a US survey suggests the ...
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Log out or lean in? The way you use social media matters more than how long you scroll
Explore the effects of social media use on mental health. Discover how mindful engagement can reduce anxiety and loneliness.
You don’t have to delete social media — 4 more healthy ways to use it that will reduce stress
A new study suggests you don’t have to quit social media for better mental health—just change how you engage to prioritize quality and connection.
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Social Media and Mental Health: How to Stay in Control
Social media can be fun, but research shows it’s also linked to anxiety, stress, and even body image issues. A global study ...
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Why narcissists overuse social media—and how mindfulness can help
A new study published in the International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction suggests that the fear of missing out plays ...
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Social Media Abstinence Lowers Anxiety, But Mindful Usage Helps Prevent Loneliness, Researchers Discover
Social media abstinence reduces anxiety and depression, but mindful usage lowers loneliness and FOMO effectively.
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5 Research-Backed Strategies to Reduce Students’ Social Anxiety
If your students are hesitant to speak up, you can try these ideas to help them find the confidence they need to engage fully ...
A.D.H.D. Videos on TikTok Are Often Misleading, New Study Finds
Even people who have been diagnosed don’t always spot inaccuracies or generalizations about the condition in the social media ...
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Study reveals teenage girls’ own views on why low mood and anxiety is increasing
New research published in BMC Women's Health has shed light on adolescent girls’ own views on why their demographic is experiencing increasing rates of low mood and anxiety. The study by researchers ...