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Reducing social media use for just a week can improve mental health

In a new study, published in JAMA Network Open, 295 participants report promising mental health benefits after reducing their social media usage for a week. The cohort consisted of young adults from ... Read More

Just one week off social media can improve young adults' mental health, study finds

A new study shows that cutting social media use for just one week can reduce mental health symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in young adults. Read More

Social Media and Teen Mental Health

Social media and mental health concerns among teenagers have reached alarming levels in recent years. Nearly half of teens now report using the internet “almost constantly,” and 9 in 10 teens use ... Read More

Weeklong social media breaks associated with improved mental health

A new study suggests that stepping away from social media, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Read More

Social Media Algorithms and Mental Health: Exploring the Impact

Social media algorithms shape what users see, influencing emotions, perceptions, and mental well-being in ways that often go unnoticed. This article examines ... Read More

Study reveals surprising mental health benefits of social media

The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety, cyberbullying, misinformation and addiction concerns. The issue has even ... Read More

Study: Short-term social media breaks can improve mental health in youth

Short-term breaks from social media could significantly improve youth mental health, but they don’t necessarily reduce overall screen time, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the ... Read More

Ask Dr. Steve: Teen mental health in the Social Media Age: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Parenting teenagers has always been challenging, but today’s parents face an unprecedented dilemma: protecting teens from digital dangers while respecting their need for independence and social ... Read More

Even a weeklong break from social media improves mental health, study says

Young adults who took a 'detox' from Facebook, TikTok and other sites show reductions in depressive symptoms and anxiety. Read More

Raising awareness and breaking social stigma on World Mental Health Day

(WFSB) — On World Mental Health Day, A new global effort is not only raising awareness, but also pushing back against social stigma. One man turned heartbreak into hope, inspiring real people to start ... Read More

Social Media and Mental Distress

Social media and its effects on youth mental health have been a topic of intense discussion during the past few years. We have all heard the blistering assessments, but a few programs, books, and ... Read More