Social media use is widespread among youth — happening at the same time as a well-documented youth mental health crisis. As a result, parents, caregivers, educators, and policymakers have raised …

5 days ago · Figure 1: Threshold effect: Percentage of young adults reporting negative mental health indicators by daily social media usage duration (N=70) Source: Author’s own analysis ‘ Limiting daily …

Parents and policymakers need to consider this issue more fully and educate young people appropriately on the positive use of social media.

Aug 7, 2025 · The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression, has demonstrated varied results.

Dec 31, 2025 · Background: Adolescents increasingly engage with social media for connection, self-expression, and identity exploration. This growing digital engageme…

Jun 9, 2025 · This comprehensive guide explores the complex psychological landscape of social media, examining both it’s beneficial aspects and potential pitfalls through the lens of contemporary …

Nov 4, 2025 · Social media addiction is not merely a casual overuse of digital platforms; it represents a compulsive, habitual pattern of behavior that interferes with daily functioning, relationships, and …

6 days ago · Social media can have positive and negative effects on your mental health, making it crucial to recognize signs of unhealthy use.

Jan 13, 2025 · Path analyses showed that in the overall sample, greater use of Tiktok and YouTube were consistently associated with more mental health issues, whereas greater use of Snapchat was …

Dec 30, 2025 · While social media platforms expand access to information and connection, they also carry psychological costs. Increased anxiety, depression, and emotional fatigue have become …