Scientists comment on the evidence around the benefits and harms of social media and social media bans on young people. Dr Holly Bear, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Psychiatry, University of ...

A new study published in JAMA found a U-shaped pattern in the relationship between kids and social media use. Heavy use and ...

The impact of social media frequently sparks controversy, with headlines often highlighting negative effects such as anxiety, cyberbullying, misinformation and addiction concerns. The issue has even ...

A new study suggests there may be a "Goldilocks" time frame in which kids may face less risk when they use social media.

News doesn’t just inform; it affects how we feel. What are the psychological trade-offs of consuming news on social media?

Dialing down the use of social media for a week reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia in young adults, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People using their phones on public transport illustrated with social media graphics. - Rawpixel.com // Shutterstock The study ...