Heavy use of smartphones, internet, and many social media platforms can have debilitating effects on our neural processing, cognitive performance, and behavior.

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

PADUA, Italy — Today’s teens face a challenge that their parents never did: the pressure to be constantly available to their ...

If you've ever closed a social media app feeling strangely drained or physically off, it's not your imagination. Daily ...

Trial involving 4,000 children will explore impact on mental health, sleep and time spent with friends and family ...

Social media can positively and negatively impact mental well-being by connecting individuals while also fostering unrealistic comparisons. Excessive social media use can contribute to anxiety, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ben Colagiuri receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Cosette Saunders does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...