A new study shows that cutting social media use for just one week can reduce mental health symptoms, like anxiety and depression, in young adults.

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was ...

A new study suggests that stepping away from social media, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety, depression and ...

In a new study, published in JAMA Network Open, 295 participants report promising mental health benefits after reducing their ...

Also worth pointing out, per Dr. Saltz: Being on social media means you’re not doing other meaningful things. (Again, people ...

Young adults who took a 'detox' from Facebook, TikTok and other sites show reductions in depressive symptoms and anxiety.

What if the secret to better mental health, lower stress, and greater creativity was hiding in your childhood TV line-up? If you’ve noticed adults flocking to amusement parks, throwing kids’ birthday ...

The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety, cyberbullying, misinformation and addiction concerns. The issue has even ...

Social media forms part of our daily routine. Some individuals may even rely on social media to connect with family and friends across the world. Even though virtual interaction on social media has ...

Social media algorithms shape what users see, influencing emotions, perceptions, and mental well-being in ways that often go ...

Sarah Hays Coomer is a Mayo Clinic and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified personal trainer and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has spent nearly 20 years helping ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand teens’ experiences and attitudes around teen mental health and social media. Part of this study also examines parents’ perspectives. The Center ...