The mental health crisis among young people in America is an emergency, and social media is playing a big role, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns in an op-ed published in the New York Times. In ...

HOUSTON – We’re all a little guilty of mindlessly scrolling on social media but a recent call to action from the U.S. Surgeon General warrants some serious self-reflection. “It is time to require a ...

The average American spends nearly 2½ hours per day on social media, and that number more than doubles for teens, studies have shown. For many people, the reliance on social media can feel much like ...

Social media has become an integral part of modern society, with billions of users worldwide. It allows people to connect, share information, and keep up with the latest news and trends. However, the ...

Ivy League psychologist Dr. Nicholas Kardaras has been warning about the dangers of social media addiction for years, and lawmakers are finally taking notice. In March, the House of Representatives ...

Social media spread so rapidly that it became ubiquitous before anyone really knew how to deal with it — and critics say that’s in part due to “addictive” algorithms and feeds that can do more harm ...

Social media platforms in New York are required to display mental health warning labels to combat overuse and addiction.

These days, Narcissus’ pool looks more like a smart-device screen. A new study by Romanian researchers has revealed that people with high levels of narcissistic traits are more likely to be addicted ...

Former journalist and mother of three Julie Scelfo is taking a stance against social media platforms like TikTok and the effects they have on children. Scelfo, a former New York Times journalist and ...

If that assertion sounds familiar, it’s because the Biden administration mirrored it in May 2023, sweepingly declaring that “online platforms often use manipulative design techniques embedded in their ...

Most teenagers have 24/7 access to a popular drug. They are high off it for hours a day and carry it in their pockets everywhere they go. The drug? Social media. From making calls to getting ...

Feeling stuck in the social media scroll? Learn effective strategies to break your social media addiction and reclaim your ...