Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, long a proponent of mental health awareness, has issued a warning that social media use is a main contributor to depression, anxiety and other problems in the nation ...

Removing social media from bedtime routines often leads to improved sleep quality and duration. Better sleep directly enhances mental health through improved emotional regulation, increased stress ...

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 ...

If you're concerned about your teen's use of social media, don't hesitate to reach out to someone you love to talk about what you're feeling or contact a warm line near you.. If you or someone you ...

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.

Scientists studying the link between social media and mental health have less evidence to hang their analysis ... You will reach a trained crisis counselor for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a ...

Escapism and coping mechanism: For many young people, social media offers an escape from the challenges of everyday life.This can be particularly appealing to those struggling with underlying ...

Mental health expert Dr. Gregory Jantz, author of “Social Media and Depression,” said the surgeon general’s findings are consistent with the ongoing youth mental health crisis.

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 most teenagers, social media is like breathing – as much a part of their day as going to class or hanging out with friends. It can be a positive way to stay connected, but far too often, it ...

Many young people struggling with their mental health are turning to social media – not trained professionals – for answers, in what experts say could be to “their own downfall and their own ...