Social-media communicationApr 11, 2026
Screens aren’t destroying young minds. I should know.
Adam Omary is a psychologist and research fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. As a member ...
Social-media communication
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Social-media communicationMar 9, 2026
Review of 153 studies links youth media use to later mental health risks
Children and teenagers who spend more time on digital media are more likely to experience mental health, behavioral and academic ...
Social-media communicationFeb 8, 2026
Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?
Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove Forthcoming legal ...
Social-media communicationJan 22, 2026
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of News on Social Media
In an era defined by rapidly unfolding crises, wars rage in real time, democratic rights are challenged, and deepening social ...
Social-media communicationJan 15, 2026
Is social media as bad for mental health as we think? New study challenges screen time fears
Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a ...
Social-media communicationDec 2, 2025
A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it
If you have ever sworn off social media for a week or two because you sensed it was feeding your anxiety or dampening your mood ...
Social-media communicationNov 24, 2025
Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was ...