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International study shows impact of social media on young people

The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according to a new report by Nanyang Technological University, ... Read More

Social media a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people

As a teen growing up in an abusive household, Morgan coped daily with physical and emotional harm from her mother. However, she felt safe and supported when she posted about her experiences on a fake ... Read More

Social media use linked to declining focus and emotional strain in youth

The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, reveals a new report by Nanyang Technological University, ... Read More

Young people show addictive behavior with phones, social media, video games

Nearly half of young people in a recent study displayed strongly addictive use of mobile phones, a trend that the study results suggest raised the risk of suicidal behaviors. Researchers looked at ... Read More

Living for Likes: How Social Media is Reshaping Our Mental Health

India, March 29 -- In an era where digital connectivity has become an inseparable part of our lives, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn have revolutionized the way we ... Read More

Social media isn’t one-size-fits-all—especially for teens with mental health conditions

Teens with diagnosed mental health conditions spend roughly 50 minutes more on social media each day. Those with internalizing conditions report more social comparison, mood shifts from feedback, and ... Read More

The big social media experiment is starting. What will young men do? You won’t like the answer

Hollow out men’s opportunities for connection online and where are they likely to turn? Gambling, pornography and AI companions loom as the likely replacements. Read More

This Type of Screen Time Is Most Likely to Cause Social and Emotional Disorders in Kids — and It's Not Social Media

A new study of nearly 300,000 kids says that screen time can “contribute to socioemotional problems” Getty A comprehensive study of nearly 300,000 kids has linked increased screen time with ... Read More