How Can You Address Effects of Social Media on Well-Being?

Social media can harm well-being. Study of teens and emerging adults tested influence of abstinence and reframing training. Both decreased behaviors associated with poor outcomes. Read More

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Balancing Connection and Well-Being

Social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok are deeply integrated into daily life especially for ... Read More

Social Media and Mental Health: What's the Connection?

Social media can have a range of effects on your well-being — both positive and negative. Our guide offers tips on using social media to benefit you. Read More

Social Media Has Complex Effects On Adolescent Wellbeing, And ...

In late 2024, more than 20 years after the birth of Facebook, the impact of social media on our lives cannot be overstated. Initially underestimate Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT ... Read More

KSAT Community to host town hall on social media effects on children, healthy online balance strategies

SAN ANTONIO – The KSAT Community will host a town hall discussion focused on the impact of social media on children. The event aims to help families find a healthy balance between their online and ... Read More

Amplifying delusions: How social media can negatively impact our mental ...

Social media is an evolutionary novelty, like M&M’s, e-cigarettes, fentanyl and H-bombs. Each comes with novel risks to health and well-being that humans are entirely unaccustomed to. (Shutterstock) ... Read More

Can ️s change minds? How social media influences public opinion and ...

Social media use has been shown to decrease mental health and well-being, and to increase levels of political polarization.. But social media also provides many benefits, including facilitating access ... Read More

How teens view social media’s impact on their mental health

If you’re a parent or guardian wondering how to best manage your teen’s social media use, one of the most important things you can do is “keep communication channels open,” Lenhart said ... Read More

Social media breaks: Benefits and tips to consider - Medical News Today

Research suggests that taking a social media break may have positive effects on a person’s mental well-being. A person can try various techniques to reduce their social media use or take a break. Read More

Social media has complex effects on adolescent wellbeing, and ...

Research shows that many factors influence how social media can impact – positively and negatively – the wellbeing of young people. But the media and politicians often draw simpler conclusions. Read More