A Jama Network Open study published Nov. 24 found that reducing social media usage was associated with better mental health ...

Study participants who engaged in a one-week social media detox, reducing their use of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, ...

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last.

Also worth pointing out, per Dr. Saltz: Being on social media means you’re not doing other meaningful things. (Again, people ...

Social media can be a great way to discover new recipes, keep in touch with old friends and explore different interests, but too much of it can have a negative impact on your overall well-being. Most ...

Many of us spend hours scrolling through social media apps and consuming way too much information. The fact is, we probably spend more time glued to our phones than we’d like to admit. Nearly half of ...

Whether it's prioritizing their well-being or staying present in their relationships, people who suddenly ignore their phone ...

Despite increased screen time, mental health improved during the social media break. In A Nutshell What happened: Researchers tracked 295 young adults who quit Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, ...

Short-term breaks from social media could significantly improve youth mental health, but they don’t necessarily reduce ...

New data from a 2025 Researchscape International survey conducted in partnership with LifeStance Health reveals what many of us already feel—our screens are draining us. While social media has its ...

Think you’re spending too much time scrolling on your phone? You’re not alone. The average American adult logs over two hours a day on social media, while teens double that on platforms like TikTok ...