Two years ago, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, called for warning labels on social media platforms, citing concerns about the potential mental health risks associated with heavy use, especially ...

Meta went to court this week in two major trials over alleged harms facilitated by its platform. In New Mexico, the state's attorney general has accused the company of facilitating child exploitation ...

A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is far less clear, and the rush to litigate and regulate risks turning a ...

If your child is on social media, parents are advised to be very nosy. The nosier you are, the safer your child will be.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. It’s simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, ...

A Jan. 27 trial features claims by three individuals – identified as Heaven Moore, K.G.M. and R.K.C. – who allege they became addicted to social media. Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The former psychotherapist of a California woman suing Meta's (META.O), opens new tab Instagram and Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab YouTube, claiming a childhood ...

Social media addiction, characterized by excessive and compulsive use of social media platforms, has become a prevalent issue in today's society. Studies have shown that addictive behaviors related to ...

For the past decade, the conversation around social media and mental health has lived in an uncomfortable gray area. Parents sensed something was off, clinicians observed rising anxiety and depression ...