To say kids are at the coalface of risks we don’t really understand is a massive understatement,” says Nara* a mother from the Gold Coast, who describes her 15-year-old daughter as a “phone zombie”.

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 ...

The conversation at my family dinner table this week was heavier than usual. After discussing Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination, I asked my three sons a question I dreaded hearing the answer to: Did ...

Addiction to social media is on the rise amongst young people. And determining whether your child is addicted to social media ...

In a 327-page lawsuit, New York City accused the companies behind Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat of ...

Digital addiction is a broad term for unhealthy behaviors related to spending too much time on the internet, in particular when a person cannot stop these behaviors despite experiencing negative ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Social media has become an integral part of modern life, but excessive use can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health, experts warn. Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, a ...

Study followed participants for years, starting at around 9 or 10 years old High social media addiction linked to higher risk of suicidal thoughts Total screen time had no effect According to NPR, Dr.

Social media drives diet culture, harms body image, and links to addiction; integrated treatment approaches are necessary..