Social Media Use And Mental Health
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Using Humour, Memes And Constant Distraction To Cope? Emotional Burnout May Be Hiding In Plain Sight
Doctors explain that the brain naturally seeks quick emotional relief during stress. Funny memes, relatable jokes, and short videos can temporarily improve mood by triggering small bursts of dopamine, the brain's "feel-good" chemical.
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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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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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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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After Andhra, Karnataka Considers Smartphone Curbs for Students Under 16
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
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Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
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Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
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4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
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Digital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26
Digital addiction is growing as a significant health problem among children and the youth and is also contributing to the mental health crisis in the country, said the government on Thursday in the Economic Survey 2025-26.
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Weeklong Social Media Cutback Linked To Better Mental Health, Study Finds
A study of 295 young adults found that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day for one week resulted in lower anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms.
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New Study Shows Most Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction: Why The Difference Matters
New research finds that most Instagram users who think they are "addicted" are actually just stuck in habitual scrolling, not showing clinical signs of dependency.
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Teens Turning To AI For Friendship But Experts Warn Of Mental Health Risk
The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her Sweet 16 and her younger sister's birthday party.
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What Is Digital Fasting? Solution For New-Age Mental Health Issues
Digital fasting, also known as digital detox, includes abstaining from using digital devices and technology for a certain period of time.
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Inside Greece's New Strategy To Curb On Minors' Social Media Usage
In an ambitious attempt to protect children from internet addiction, Greece is planning to launch a national strategy to rein in excessive social media usage by minors.
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Using Humour, Memes And Constant Distraction To Cope? Emotional Burnout May Be Hiding In Plain Sight
Doctors explain that the brain naturally seeks quick emotional relief during stress. Funny memes, relatable jokes, and short videos can temporarily improve mood by triggering small bursts of dopamine, the brain's "feel-good" chemical.
-
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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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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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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After Andhra, Karnataka Considers Smartphone Curbs for Students Under 16
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
-
Mark Zuckerberg Set To Testify In Watershed Social Media Trial
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in an unprecedented social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
-
Can Social Media Addiction Trigger Alzheimer's? Neurologist Weighs In
Excessive use of screens affects sleep and attention span and contributes to anxiety, depression, and a reduction in real-world social interactions
-
4 Signs And Symptoms Of Digital Addiction In Teenagers
Digital addiction affects 25-30% of teenagers who exhibit problematic smartphone or internet use. There are mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of digital addiction that you need to be aware about, in order to take action at the right time.
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Digital Addiction Emerging As Major Concern In Children And Youth: Economic Survey 2025-26
Digital addiction is growing as a significant health problem among children and the youth and is also contributing to the mental health crisis in the country, said the government on Thursday in the Economic Survey 2025-26.
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Even 30 Minutes Of Social Media Use Can Impair Children's Attention: Study
Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 th
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Weeklong Social Media Cutback Linked To Better Mental Health, Study Finds
A study of 295 young adults found that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day for one week resulted in lower anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms.
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New Study Shows Most Instagram Use Is Habit, Not Addiction: Why The Difference Matters
New research finds that most Instagram users who think they are "addicted" are actually just stuck in habitual scrolling, not showing clinical signs of dependency.
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Teens Turning To AI For Friendship But Experts Warn Of Mental Health Risk
The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her Sweet 16 and her younger sister's birthday party.
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What Is Digital Fasting? Solution For New-Age Mental Health Issues
Digital fasting, also known as digital detox, includes abstaining from using digital devices and technology for a certain period of time.
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Inside Greece's New Strategy To Curb On Minors' Social Media Usage
In an ambitious attempt to protect children from internet addiction, Greece is planning to launch a national strategy to rein in excessive social media usage by minors.
