News doesn’t just inform; it affects how we feel. What are the psychological trade-offs of consuming news on social media?

Social media has transformed the way people communicate, connect, and share their lives. While it offers many benefits, such as staying in touch with loved ones and meeting new people, it can also ...

Mixed anxiety-depressive disorders (MADD) and suicidal thoughts, online bullying, poorer self-esteem, alcohol, cannabis and ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...

Funding for a long-term study on the effects of social media on 325 Wisconsin teenagers aged 13-15 resumed on Monday after funding for the study was frozen by the Trump administration in March of this ...

Social networks exploit young people's vulnerability and actually help boost certain disorders that they are prone to ...

A generation growing up with algorithmic feeds is not suffering “brain damage,” but their attention, emotions and habits are being shaped in powerful ways. For many families, the first smartphone or ...

Around half of teenagers say social media is harmful to people their age. And about a fifth of teens say social media hurts their mental health and grades. About 40% of teens also say social media ...

Social media can be a great way to discover new recipes, keep in touch with old friends and explore different interests, but too much of it can have a negative impact on your overall well-being. Most ...

“Hi, my name is John, and I am an alcoholic.” This stereotypical start to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is so commonplace in media and pop culture that it has become a cliché catch phrase for ...

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The Australian study's results are a glimpse into what children and teens face in the social media ban.