Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. A U.S. parent and public health leader explains why bans may miss the real risks—and what may work better.

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

Far from simply a source of unstructured online content, disaster management in the digital age can be supported by careful ...

This week, Mad in America examines research around increased suicide risk in children and adolescents related to bullying in ...

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BUFFALO, N.Y. – Understanding the effects of a constantly changing social media landscape has grown more challenging with potential federal policy changes that would limit the funding required to ...

One study found that positive interactions on sites like Friendster and MySpace could boost a user’s wellbeing, but another ...

The UK government has launched a consultation on introducing an Australian-style ban on social media for under-16s. The proposal is framed as a bold response to rising concerns about young people's ...

The research explores the question of how personalized customer service profiles influence customer behavior compared to standardized profiles.

Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Roughly a third of adults in the U.S. will ...

According to psychology research, people who are more self-secure and less approval-seeking often feel no need to post about ...

Yokubonis is a content creator who goes by the name Olivia Unplugged online, making videos to combat overuse or mindless use of social media. For the most part, people who view her videos welcome the ...