Michelle Obama urged parents to be tougher on kids' social media use, comparing it to addiction and emphasizing long-term benefits over instant gratification.

A new book argues that social media does more harm than good and we might be happier and healthier using it less.

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half ...

Parents are more worried than teens about teen mental health. Both groups – especially parents – partly blame social media. But teens also see benefits.

Australia has banned under-16s from using social media. But which other countries have introduced similar measures?

Canberra is sounding the alarm: Social media usage has been linked to a host of horrible outcomes for youth and something needs to be done.

What does the new evidence suggest regarding the repercussions of time spent by youth on media?

For young people, social media has many pros and cons that can be difficult to balance, according to a new report from Common Sense Media and Hopelab.

Trump launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in early 2022, after he was banned from major sites such as Facebook and the platform formerly known as Twitter following the Jan. 6 attack ...

Recent studies suggest a causal link between teen social media use and reduced well-being. Now, some researchers are looking into possible mechanisms.

Set specific goals Pledging to “use social media less” is too vague of a resolution to be effective, Nesi says. Instead, set specific goals or boundaries for yourself.