Social media’s impact on your mental health

Vaibhav Diwadkar, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences, joins ABC News to discuss social media addiction. Read More

Social Media's Double Impact on Mental Health: Connecting, Isolating, and How to Find Balance

With the world becoming more interconnected, social media platforms are now a commonplace aspect of our everyday life. They offer previously unheard-of chances to interact with communities focused on ... Read More

How to Do a Social Media Detox to Improve Your Mental Well-Being

Spending time offline during a digital or social media detox can help you foster better relationships IRL and improve mental health. Here's how to start. Read More

How social media impacts your mental health

Do you spend hours scrolling through social media every day? Ever stop to think about the impact it has on your mental health? This medium has its pros and cons. Psychologists say it ... 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 mo ... Read More

How social media impacts mental health - WSLS 10 News

Dr. Albers said this can create unrealistic expectations and wear down self-esteem over time. In general, when it comes to mental health, she advises that social media is best in small doses. Read More

Could AI be the new tool for parents battling social media’s impact on children?

Balance is using AI as a window into a child's online habits. The app builds a personalized baseline for each child, alerting parents when something seems off. Read More

How Do I Know if Social Media Is Affecting My Mental Health?

Digital detox interventions have been shown to significantly reduce depressive symptoms; however, their effects on stress, life satisfaction, and overall mental well-being were not statistically ... Read More

The Hazards of Social Media Mental Health Diagnoses

These days, mental health content tends to go light on the education and heavy on the emotions. Even though you initially only queried signs of depression, chances are you watched far more videos ... Read More

Kids who own smartphones before age 13 have worse mental health outcomes: Study

Children, especially girls, who use smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they’re older, a new study suggests. Read More

Social media mental health warnings will erode civil liberties

The Minnesota rule says a "conspicuous mental health warning label" must appear each time a user accesses a social media platform and only disappear when the user exits the platform or ... Read More