Social media provides benefits for teens, but there are also drawbacks. Some adolescents develop an addiction to "likes," DMs, online life, and chatbots, reinforcing isolation.

Social media use has been likened to substance addiction plenty of times, especially if the screen time interferes with daily life, performance at work or school and even mental health.

Are you addicted to social media or just a frequent user? This short psychological survey can help you find out.

Experts reveal the steps for a digital detox to break your social media spell. Despite the restoration of TikTok, serial scrollers — some of whom might be addicted to social apps — might still ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

More parents are concerned about internet addiction than substance addiction in teens, a new study found. Researchers share parents’ perceptions of the risks and benefits of internet use.

A California bill proposes warning labels on social media sites to highlight mental health risks for young users.

Study followed participants for years, starting at around 9 or 10 years old High social media addiction linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts Total screen time had no effect According to NPR ...