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Taking a break from social media will boost your mental health - but it won’t help loneliness

Even a short break from social media could be enough to boost your mental health, new research has suggested. Scientists found taking a detox for just one week was enough to prompt significant drops ... Read More

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed. Read More

Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. 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

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

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

Mental Health — Worrying Impact of Smartphones Before Age 13

According to the Global Mind Project, owning a smartphone before the age of 13 is linked to significantly poorer mind health outcomes in young adulthood. The online survey, which analysed nearly two ... Read More

How Do I Know if Social Media Is Affecting My Mental Health?

As digital platforms blur public and private boundaries, mounting evidence reveals how unfiltered exposure to distressing online content fuels a silent mental health crisis, especially among youth, ... Read More

What to know about the rise of mental health misinformation on social media

In recent years, people have become more comfortable sharing their personal experiences about mental health, a sign that stigma around it is diminishing. On Instagram and TikTok combined, there are ... Read More

Breaking the stigma: Community gathers for mental health awareness

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Local leaders and mental health organizations gathered at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse downtown Thursday evening for a community event focused on suicide prevention ... Read More

Taking a break from social media will boost your mental health

Taking a break from social media will boost your mental health - but it won’t help loneliness - A Harvard University study found young adults benefited from a seven-day break from social media ... Read More