San Diego County has sued big tech companies for what it calls the detrimental effects of social media on children and young ...

The lawsuit filed last week alleges tech companies knew their platforms had detrimental effects on young people’s well-being.

U.S. kids under 13 could soon be banned from accessing social media platforms, as an age assurance law makes its way through ...

Schools that restrict phone use during school hours could have positive effects on adolescent academic and mental health ...

Growing up in today’s world means navigating a reality deeply intertwined with social media. For many young people aged 15 to ...

Amid growing political polarization and ongoing national crises, politics has become a significant source of stress for many ...

As communities across America rebuild from a number of recent severe storms, floods, and wildfires, experts are noting a less visible but equally important concern: the ...

The study also found a two-way relationship between loneliness and social media use. "It appears that a continuous feedback loop exists between the two,” Roberts, Ph.D. “Lonely people turn to social ...

Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren't necessarily experiencing better mental health and wellbeing, as the first worldwide study of its kind has found ...

Are school phone bans effective? Delve into the research to understand the impact of these policies on student screen time, mental health, and academic outcomes.

Explore the evolution of social media from MySpace to TikTok and its dual impact on global connections and mental health. Discover how platforms shape interactions and the challenges they pose to well ...