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Research shows diagnostic labels legitimize suffering for some patients but can also increase stigma and anxiety when ...

Dr. Mary Shea, Ph.D. University of Kentucky When snow and ice cancels school and energetic kids are trapped inside, many ...

Tired of doom-scrolling? From "phone-foyers" to "digital sunsets," here are a few tips from experts to reclaim your time from ...

Emotional support perceived through social media was statistically associated with lower anxiety among U.S. young adults, ...

People tend to lose touch with reality and promote putting work before relationships, hobbies, and well-being. And that's ...

A landmark study uncovers the dangerous mechanisms behind likes, notifications, and personalised content that drive anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts among teenagers ...

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

The survey indicated that parents and teens are largely aligned in their support for cellphone bans: 76% of teens support ...

If you've ever closed a social media app feeling strangely drained or physically off, it's not your imagination. Daily scrolling can disrupt your mental and physical well-being in ways that more ...

Maddie Freeman grew up spending hours of her day on social media. The 24-year-old Littleton, Colorado, native says she was 12 when she got her first smartphone. When her peers started downloading apps ...

Starting January 1, children under 16 in Virginia will face new limits on how much time they can spend on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. The new law, signed earlier this year ...