Low-quality information on social media may be contributing to a rise in teen mental illness. A new construct may help address some of social media's negative impacts.

Many young people today are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness, and they are not shy ...

Social media is a vast subject, and the debate between benefits and drawbacks is a never-ending topic. While there are ...

Unlike overstimulation — which is temporary and can affect anyone — those with sensory processing sensitivities are naturally ...

Social media’s danger on youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times, eclipsing focus on bigger threats — provider shortages and funding cuts to programs.

Whether or not you have read "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt, you are welcome to join in the discussion of the ...

Project Unloaded's report, Triggering, outlines strategies to improve mental health, prevent suicides, and enhance community safety concerning gun issues.

In today's digital age, the ubiquitous presence of cellphones has transformed them into essential tools for communication, information and entertainment.

Minnesota college students share how social media affects their mental health, echoing concerns from a new report on AI’s ...

Eisenhower Health partners with Coachella Valley High School's Health Academy to discuss and educate students, parents and ...

Georgia Democrats want to place new limits on teen social media accounts as concerns grow that online content is leading to higher rates of anxiety and depression.

and overall poor mental health (26 percent). Experts believe that a significant contributory factor is low-quality and misleading information on social media. A 2022 study (Yeung et al.), ...