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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

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

This Is How Fast a Social Media Detox Can Boost Your Mental Health

Also worth pointing out, per Dr. Saltz: Being on social media means you’re not doing other meaningful things. (Again, people spent nearly two hours a day on social media on average.) “That in and of ... Read More

How to Tell If Your Child Is Burned Out by Social Media

Irritability, a lack of focus, and difficulty unplugging are not always just typical teen behavior—they could be signs of digital overstimulation. Magenta Silberman, PhD, shares how social media ... Read More

Teens react to giving up social media for a week

The kids gave up social media, online games and streaming video for 7 days. — -- A group of teenagers took part in an experiment by giving up social media, online games, streaming video and ... Read More

What I found when I tried to unplug from social media

I noticed the compulsive behaviors first. The way, at any pause or break in my day, my finger clicked the Instagram or X app on my phone, seemingly without my consent. Eating a snack? Click. Sitting ... Read More

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep—a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren't the main culprit

"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn't screen time—it's the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the ... Read More

Social media isn’t all bad. We just need to use it wisely

One of the biggest problems with social media is how it’s destroying attention spans. We’ve become so used to scrolling through TikTok, Instagram reels, and Twitter threads that sitting down to read ... Read More

Why Do People Use Social Media?

Social media use is widespread and continues to grow. The most popular social media site, Facebook, is used by 68% of Americans and the average American spends over two hours a day on social media. Read More