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 ...
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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 ...
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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Social Media’s Real Impact on Mental Health: A Global Study Challenges the Panic
A comprehensive meta-analysis by Oxford, Stanford, and Amsterdam universities finds that social media has a minimal overall ...
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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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 ...
Social media 'may increase depression in young people' as Netflix Adolescence highlights dangers
New research has made some startling discoveries about being young people's mental health and being chronically online ...
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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.
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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.