How does social media affect mental health? Sarah Hays Coomer, NBC-HWC answers questions about the impacts and gives advice on how to cut back.

In today’s hyperconnected world, teens are growing up with smartphones in their hands and the internet in their pockets. For ...

But two new studies underline this reality by showing not just correlation, but causation—in other words, that tweaking your time on social media actually has measurable effects on mental health.

For today's teenagers, social media isn't just a pastime; it's a fundamental part of their social fabric, a digital extension ...

Does social media addiction exist and can it affect mental health? One study of repeat survey data from 2013, 2014 and 2015 associated the extent of self-reported use of Facebook with subsequent poor ...

Most studies have shown a strong relationship between social media and adverse mental health states like anxiety and depression. However, there have been some reported benefits.

Social media use can lead to low quality sleep and harm mental health. It has associations with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Many people in today’s world live with their smartphones ...

Studies highlight impact of social media use on college student mental health Time spent online takes away from personal interactions, as well as from personal care basics like sleep and exercise ...

Social media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Studies have shown that social media use is associated with increased levels of anxiety and depression ...

I nstagram is the worst social media network for mental health and wellbeing, according to a recent survey of almost 1,500 teens and young adults. While the photo-based platform got points for ...

Twice a year, in an effort to get out ahead of digital addiction, students at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter are encouraged to take a deeper look at their social media use and its impact ...