For college students today, social media is as integral to their lives as textbooks and late-night study sessions. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok and X, formerly known as Twitter, provide instant ...

Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren't necessarily experiencing better mental health and wellbeing, as the first worldwide study of its kind has found ...

With nine out of 10 teens using social media daily, according to Pew Research Center, and with over half admitting they are on the internet “almost constantly,” it becomes crucial that we understand ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults The advisory report indicated that more information is needed ...

The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety, cyberbullying, misinformation and addiction concerns. The issue has even ...

New research reveals a concerning link between social media use and declining concentration in children. Studies show over 30 minutes daily on platforms like Instagram and TikTok can gradually impair ...

The facts are well-known at this point (Haidt, 2024): Beginning around 2010, large numbers of American teens bought smartphones and opened social media accounts. Since 2010, rates of anxiety, ...

Social media has become deeply embedded in young people's lives, encouraging constant comparison. The emotional impact of ...