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Our Study Looked At Teens' Social Media Behaviour In 43 Countries - Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Face Greater Harms
Using data from over 330,000 young people, we found a clear and consistent pattern: higher levels of problematic social media use that is, compulsive or uncontrolled engagement with social media are associated with poorer wellbeing.
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36,000 People Quit Social Media For Six Weeks. Here's What Researchers Found
The scale makes this one of the largest deactivation studies ever run, and the first to isolate Instagram's effects.
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This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
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Arjun Kapoor's Cryptic 'Accept The Ending' Note Leaves Fans Worried
Taking to his Instagram Story, Arjun Kapoor wrote, "Accept the ending, even if it didn't end the way you wanted it to"
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Doomscrolling Before Bed? Here's What It's Doing To Your Brain
Scrolling late at night exposes you to blue light, which suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body it's time to sleep.
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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Mumbai Man Offers To Hear Problems For Rs 1,000 On Beach, Internet Divided
A Mumbai man charging people to listen to their problems has gone viral, sparking debate about emotional support, mental health awareness, and the value of simply being heard.
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X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-focused apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook.
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Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
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Your Brain Isn't Tired, It's Overloaded: Doctor Shares Why Deep Rest Matters
The human brain was never designed to function without pauses. Deep relaxation is not a sign of laziness. It is a necessary form of support for the brain.
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Our Study Looked At Teens' Social Media Behaviour In 43 Countries - Those From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Face Greater Harms
Using data from over 330,000 young people, we found a clear and consistent pattern: higher levels of problematic social media use that is, compulsive or uncontrolled engagement with social media are associated with poorer wellbeing.
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36,000 People Quit Social Media For Six Weeks. Here's What Researchers Found
The scale makes this one of the largest deactivation studies ever run, and the first to isolate Instagram's effects.
-
This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
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Arjun Kapoor's Cryptic 'Accept The Ending' Note Leaves Fans Worried
Taking to his Instagram Story, Arjun Kapoor wrote, "Accept the ending, even if it didn't end the way you wanted it to"
-
Doomscrolling Before Bed? Here's What It's Doing To Your Brain
Scrolling late at night exposes you to blue light, which suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals your body it's time to sleep.
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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Mumbai Man Offers To Hear Problems For Rs 1,000 On Beach, Internet Divided
A Mumbai man charging people to listen to their problems has gone viral, sparking debate about emotional support, mental health awareness, and the value of simply being heard.
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X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study
A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-focused apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook.
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Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
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Your Brain Isn't Tired, It's Overloaded: Doctor Shares Why Deep Rest Matters
The human brain was never designed to function without pauses. Deep relaxation is not a sign of laziness. It is a necessary form of support for the brain.
