Researchers are debating the strength of evidence connecting technology to surging rates of adolescent mental illness. But ...

Social media is a part of many people’s daily routines, and there’s growing concern about its effects on mental health. But while it often has a bad reputation, social media is not inherently ...

Social media use may expose teens to peer pressure, cyberbullying, and increased mental health risk. But, social media can also connect isolated teens and help them find supportive networks.

In reality, the relationship between social media and adolescent mental health is more complex than headlines suggest. While some young people face serious risks, such as cyberbullying and online ...

In recent years, Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) has increasingly pointed to social media as a significant factor ...

An overwhelming majority of Australians struggling with their mental health are turning to social media – not trained professionals – for answers, in what experts say could be to “their own ...

Teenagers who have strong friendships tend to have better mental health, regardless of their social media use, a new study finds. Social media has become omnipresent in the lives of teens.

The U.S. Surgeon General issues urgent warning about teen mental health and social media use. Credit: lerbank / iStock / Getty Images Plus U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory ...