Social MediaMar 2, 2026
How social media affects teen mental health (and what to do about it)
Social media is here to stay. In the U.S., 95% of teens use at least one social media platform. And according to a 2023 Pew ...
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Current reporting, research and professional developments across Social Media, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Social MediaFeb 26, 2026
A Test That Reveals Your ‘Online Persona’ — Created By A Psychologist
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday ...
Social MediaFeb 23, 2026
Karnataka schools reject total phone, social media ban; propose smart usage policy
School management associations across Karnataka have urged the state government to reconsider any proposal for a total ban on ...
Social MediaFeb 20, 2026
How reducing screen time improves mental health and focus
In today’s digital world, screen time has become unavoidable. From smartphones to laptops, our daily routines revolve around ...
Social MediaFeb 19, 2026
Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design ...
Social MediaFeb 16, 2026
‘It’s the most urgent public health issue’: Dr Rangan Chatterjee on screen time, mental health – and banning social media until 18
The hit podcaster, author and former GP says a failure to regulate big tech is ‘failing a generation of children’. He ...
Social MediaFeb 10, 2026
European Commission launches plan to protect children from digital risks, cyberbullying
BRUSSELS, 10th February, 2026 (WAM) -- The European Commission on Tuesday launched a new action plan to protect children and young people from the risks of digitalisation, particularly cyberbullying ...
Social MediaFeb 7, 2026
New research shows teen social media bans might not be the answer
For more than a decade, policymakers and advocacy groups have cast teenagers’ use of social media as a looming public health crisis ...
Social MediaFeb 7, 2026
A 'quiet revolution': Why young people are swapping social media for lunch dates, vinyl records and brick phones
Account manager Matt Richards, 23, deleted all his social media apps from his phone last year, and was surprised to find that his ...
Social MediaFeb 4, 2026
Cancer in Instagram age: How social media misinformation can delay actual treatment
New Delhi: In today’s digital age, social media is the go-to channel for all information regarding health, from the common cold ...
Social MediaJan 1, 2026
Study Shows Social Media Detox For A Week Can Improve Youth’s Mental Health
To get an expert view on this, we reached out to Dr Divya Shree KR, Consultant – Psychiatry, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore.
Social MediaDec 21, 2025
Is Social Media Dying?
Recent headlines have been asking “Is social media finally dying?” or even asserting that “Social media is dying” or is ...
Social MediaDec 9, 2025
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban
Australia's world-first social media ban for children has taken effect, with throngs of teenagers waking up to find their ...
Social MediaDec 9, 2025
UK watchdog bans social media ads promising ADHD and autism treatment
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK’s advertising watchdog has ...
Social MediaDec 9, 2025
Australia Begins Enforcing World-First Teen Social Media Ban
SYDNEY, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Australia on Wednesday became the first country to ban social media for children under 16 ...
Social MediaNov 26, 2025
Study: Short-term social media breaks can improve mental health in youth
Short-term breaks from social media could significantly improve youth mental health, but they don’t necessarily reduce overall ...
Social MediaNov 25, 2025
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The term social media is generally used to describe internet-based websites and applications where users can participate in ...
Social MediaNov 25, 2025
Reducing social media use for just a week can improve mental health
In a new study, published in JAMA Network Open, 295 participants report promising mental health benefits after reducing their ...
Social MediaNov 11, 2025
Cyberbullying is not cool: How words matter to any learner’s education, online or offline
Many people started commenting and ridiculing that photo,” says Zakes*, as he painfully recalls the period in his schooling ...
Social MediaOct 11, 2025
The next era of social media is coming. And it’s messy so far
A baby running from a T-Rex with Lady Gaga playing in the background. Cats dancing on their hind legs dressed in streetwear.
Social MediaSep 24, 2025
Study reveals surprising mental health benefits of social media
The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety ...
Social MediaAug 20, 2025
Lawmakers, policy groups react to social media warning suit
(The Center Square) — Bill sponsors and public interest groups have been quick to respond to a lawsuit filed last week against ...
Social MediaJul 30, 2025
Teens’ addictive use of social media affects mental health
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 ...
Social MediaJul 28, 2025
‘We’re Aware That Being on Our Phones Isn’t a Good Thing’: Teens Are Slowly Starting to Unplug — On Their Own Terms
Teenagers aren’t blind to the toll their phones take on their mental health. On the contrary, they’re painfully aware of it.
Social MediaJun 26, 2025
Social Media and the Rise of Mental Health Problems
Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated that ...
Social MediaJun 19, 2025
Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Scoping Review of Platform and Policy Recommendations
Background: High rates of social media use and mental ill-health among young people have drawn significant public, policy, and research concern. Rapid technological advancements and changes in ...
Social MediaJun 2, 2025
The 'Conditioning Behavior' Psychologists Are Warning Parents and Grandparents About
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Cohen says this urge is particularly common in ...
Social MediaMay 20, 2025
Social Media Panic: What the Science Really Says
“Screens are ruining our kids.” “Social media is destroying our social fabric.” These are headlines we’ve all seen ...
Social MediaMay 7, 2025
The longitudinal influence of cyberbullying victimization on depression, self-esteem and academic burnout among Chinese adolescents: mindfulness as a mediator
Cyberbullying victimization (CV) has been linked to numerous adverse psychological outcomes among adolescents. While previous ...
Social MediaApr 8, 2025
Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep − a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren’t the main culprit
“Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time ...