Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.

King Charles revealed a major worry during a 40-minute discussion with a church minister. The 76 year old monarch expressed his concerns about the "negative influences" found on social media while ...

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 ...

New York (CNN) — The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, ...

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 ...

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 ...

In today's digital landscape, social media has become an indispensable tool for communication, transforming the way we interact, share, and access information. This means that the digital age has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. The negative mental health effects of social media on kids ...