Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated ...

Understanding links between social media and mental health conditions is not straightforward and requires an understanding of what mental health diagnoses involve.

Understanding how to step away from these platforms can lead to significant improvements in mental health and overall life satisfaction.

We hear a lot about how social media is terrible for teenagers’ mental health. A growing number of laws and lawsuits point the finger at social media companies as playing a major role in driving ...

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy blames social media for rising rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles among teens and adolescents.

Consequences and concerns Mental health implications: Excessive use of social media and the subsequent risk of addiction can have detrimental effects on mental health.

Yet social media can also disrupt sleep, convey unrealistic views of others’ lives, appearance or situations, and lead to mental health concerns. The issues are worse for teens.

Social media and youth mental health defining challenge of our time: Surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy explained to ABC's Elizabeth Schulze why a warning is needed.

For some children, relentless exposure to social media may be one contributing factor for what many experts, including the Surgeon General in a new advisory, say is a public health crisis.

There are benefits to social media, such as entertainment and self-expression. But social media can also be harmful to mental health. Here's how.

Ngo likes to remind everyone that while social media is here to stay, it is not real life, and nothing takes the place of person-to-person interaction.