Social Media News More Children Are Depressed And Anxious Is Social Media Really Behind It

Study finds mental health benefit to 1-week social media break

Young adults who did a social media “detox” reported less depression, anxiety and insomnia, though a study co-author says this isn't the last word on the topic. Read More

Does one week off social media reduce depression and anxiety?

Could a one-week detox improve mental health? A new study says one in four young people reported less depression after being off the apps. View on euronews ... Read More

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

Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, a new study shows

Smartphones and social media may affect the habits and emotions of young people and key aspects of their brain development. Read More

Does social media really take away your sleep and peace? Know how badly it affects children's health.

Spending too much time on social media apps can increase problems like body dissatisfaction, eating disorders and low self-esteem. This is especially worrying for teenage girls. In today's era, social ... Read More

Is Social Media Making Teens Depressed?

Over the past two decades, social media has become an integral part of the adolescent experience. But this rising use is not without its consequences. From 2011 to 2021, there was a 50 percent ... Read More

Should our children be banned from using social media?

Millions of children encounter dangerous online threats while using their swipe and scroll functions every day. They meet predators and experience mental health challenges. Modern social media ... Read More

Social media's impact on children topic of panel discussion on 'Anxious Generation'

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg communications professor Jessica Ghilani likens the design of social media platforms to casinos without windows. The introduction of algorithmic sorting to ... Read More

Study links climate anxiety to social media use

A new University at Buffalo-led study suggests greater social media use is linked to emotional distress caused by the perceived threats of climate change. The study found a correlation between greater ... Read More