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

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

Some Helix Charter High School students take a break from classes to spend time on their cell phones during the lunch hour. (Photo by Lauren Knuth) Social media is rapidly changing lives. The effects ...

Australia’s experiment is the first of its kind, but the evidence from alcohol, drug, and other bans is promising.

For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers’ use of digital technology has been one of alarm. Time spent scrolling through ...

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

When Australia enacted a national law last week banning social media use for children under 16, it became one of the first ...

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Spain joins a growing list of countries, like Australia and France, that have moved to curb kids’ social media access.

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

Under-16s in Australia have been banned from using major social media services including Tiktok, X, Facebook, Instagram, ...