Rula reports that social media can harm teen mental health, linking excessive use to issues like depression and anxiety; parental support is vital.

Two recent studies have linked “problematic smartphone use” among teenagers to increased symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia. But is it a real problem? And how worried, if at all, should we ...

Problematic TikTok use must be considered an addiction for the risk it entails and its developmental trajectory, scientists have warned.

Smartphones allow us to have information available at our fingertips, in addition to offering portability, convenience, and a sense of privacy. However, overuse of such devices may create a sense of ...

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. By Ellen Barry Dialing down the use ...