Social media has reshaped the way billions of people connect, communicate, and see themselves. 6 billion users worldwide as of 2024.That number is staggering - and so are the questions it raises.

Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.

Some Helix Charter High School students take a break from classes to spend time on their cell phones during the lunch hour. (Photo by Lauren Knuth) Social media is rapidly changing lives. The effects ...

Social media has become part of everyday life for billions of people, but the growing amount of time young users spend online ...

Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

As lawmakers, regulators call for social media companies to do more to protect the mental health of their youngest users, teens’ perception of social media also seems to be changing. A growing number ...

The best way to protect your child from social media's negative mental health effects is to engage with them about it. Parents are increasingly aware that too much time on social media can harm kids’ ...

There is a pervasive belief (backed up by evidence) that extensive social media use harms well-being, particularly in teens and emerging adults. Why does that happen, and what can be done about it?

More than 41 percent said they check social media hourly.