Health News Is The Internet Bad For Mental Health What The Latest Study Really Means

Online connections hold double-edged impact on teen mental health, study finds

While adolescents and teens around the world are more socially connected than ever through online social networking sites, they also report more feelings of depression, anxiety and related mental ... Read More

Study links online racism, including algorithmic bias, to negative impacts on Black adolescents' mental health

A new study led by USC Rossier School of Education Professor Brendesha Tynes, and published in JAMA Network Open, reveals that Black adolescents in the U.S. experience an average of six race-related ... Read More

UO-led study discovers ‘insignificant’ link between adult mental health, phone usage

Smartphones are part of the context of our daily lives; they’re not inherently good or bad,” UO’s Nicholas Allen said. Read More

New study: AI chatbots systematically violate mental health ethics standards

Researchers at Brown University found that AI chatbots routinely violate core mental health ethics standards, underscoring the need for legal standards and oversight as use of these tools increases. Read More

Study links excessive screen time to poor mental health in kids

New data shows Georgia ranks number one in the country for cyberbullying, a growing concern that experts say impacts both mental health and sleep cycles for children and teens. Read More