Longstanding concerns exist about excessive social media use causing mental health problems. The best evidence for this view comes from longitudinal studies showing that earlier social media use leads ...

For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers' use of digital technology has been one of alarm.

Social media or video games are unlikely to be causing mental health problems in young teenagers, a major new study has ...

A new long-term study challenges fears around teen screen time, showing social media hours alone don’t cause mental health ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Olivia Kanavati might think about social media more than she uses it. The 17-year-old from a Twin Cities suburb uses an app that tracks how many times a day she opens social media on ...

Mental health is increasingly recognized as a universal human right and an essential foundation of human development. Yet across the world, millions remain without access to the support they need, ...

Participating in social activities can be beneficial as you age. It can help with your mental health, as well as maintaining your overall well-being and independence. Older adults may find various ...

Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated that the prevalence of anxiety for 18-to-25-year-olds was about 8% in 2008, ...