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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

How A.I. and Social Media Contribute to ‘Brain Rot’

A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do? 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

Heartbreaking Rise of ‘Throning’: Can Emotional Safety Survive Social Media Dating?

At a time when love is told more for the likes, one dating trend has most people feeling used and not cherished. “Throning”, that is to say, dating someone mainly to elevate one’s social status-is ... Read More