Social Media Can Drag Down Troubled Young People
Young people with problematic social media use were more likely to report higher amounts of screen time, researchers found.
What social media users have in common with prisoners of war
After decades of studying brainwashing, author Rebecca Lemov concludes we all can be manipulated, especially when it comes to ...
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 ...
JOMS study: Viewing social media increases anxiety before wisdom teeth surgery
With social media use on the rise, many patients turn to platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook or X to learn about surgical procedures, including the removal of impacted wisdom teeth.
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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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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 ...
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 ...
Blocking mobile Internet on smartphones is good for your mental health, creativity and social skills, suggests study
Taking breaks from mobile internet can have profound mental and physical health benefits, suggest a finding from PNAS Nexus.
USF study: Smartphones may benefit kids, but public social media use poses risks
Children who have their own smartphones fared better than kids who don’t on nearly every measure of wellbeing assessed. Efforts to limit digital media use among kids don’t appear to be working, as ...
More workers struggling with stress, anxiety, and burnout – study
Mental health challenges are increasing among the working population, who are experiencing high levels of stress, taking more ...
A New Study Shockingly Shows Cell Phones Are a Positive Influence on Tweens — Under One Condition
If you’re one of those parents who doesn’t want their kid to get a cell phone until they’re 30, you might want to reconsider. A new study shockingly found that cell phones can have a positive ...