Social media addiction is becoming more commonplace, and it may have serious repercussions to your physical and mental health. Learn how to identify this type of addiction and what you can do ...

Social media addiction is where a person has an extreme compulsion toward using social media. ... photography by Ezequiel Giménez/Stocksy and KARRASTOCK/Getty Images.

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 ...

HEALTH Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist ...

In his new book, "Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception," out on Nov. 1, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler examines the role that influencers like himself have in today's world.

How to tell if you’re a social media addict. More than half of Gen Z believe they have a problem when it comes to scrolling, with an increasing number seeking professional help.

Social-media consultant and Queens resident Josh Springer, 35, recommends limiting usage to three platforms. Still, for Zook, the break was much needed. “[After 30 days], my head felt like it ...

One 2021 study found that across 55 papers on social media addiction, 25 distinct theories and models were used. When researchers can’t agree on the right place to dig, nobody gets very deep.

Social Media Addiction: The Productivity Killer Social media updates are similar to eating french fries. If you’re like most people, you can’t have just one.

If that doesn’t scare you enough, a lot of us are now addicted to social media. The rush of dopamine you get from likes, comments and retweets is actually rewiring your brain to crave Facebook ...

How to break social media addiction. In 2018, people with internet access worldwide spent an average of 144 minutes on social media every day.