Social media, video game, and smartphone use in kids and teens has risen, and there’s a growing chorus of concerns about screen time’s link to mental health concerns. It's prompted legislation ...

At this point, discussing the relationship kids and teens have with screens feels passé. You may have mentally muted those notifications—and experts get it. But they say it’s important for parents to ...

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to ...

Picture the scene. A family enters a restaurant. There are two children, both under 10, and once seated, the mother pulls out two brightly colored iPad devices and two sets of headphones. The kids are ...

What’s really driving your late night screen addiction? Many of us know the feeling: It’s late, you’re exhausted, and yet you find yourself scrolling endlessly on your phone. What starts as a quick ...

As a nation, we often hand our children screens at a very young age to keep them constantly entertained. Have you ever thought of the effects? In 2025, many children can connect with the world in a ...

New research suggests that screen time addiction is a better predictor of mental health concerns than time spent on technology. Experts weigh in. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Social media, video game, ...