A new study published in Social Science & Medicine challenges widespread beliefs about the effects of heavy social media use ...

The purported connection between the rise of the new tech and the seemingly rising tide of mental health woes is in the news.

Social media has always been a point of contention, sparking debates on its negative impact on mental health. More often than not, it is vilified for contributing to stress, anxiety, depression and ...

There is a large body of research linking social media use to negative mental health effects on kids and adolescents. For example, a 2019 JAMA study found that kids who used social media for more ...

Allowing our kids to use social media while protecting their mental health takes time and effort ... idea that saying “no” to their kids is bad. Regarding social media, research suggests ...

Nov. 13, 2024 — Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it. Psychology researchers tried an experiment with three groups.

California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill ...

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In the latest effort to address the mental health crisis among adolescents, legislation in California would require social media platforms to come with a “black box” mental health warning label.