News doesn’t just inform; it affects how we feel. What are the psychological trade-offs of consuming news on social media?

This week, Mad in America examines research around increased suicide risk in children and adolescents related to bullying in ...

One study found that positive interactions on sites like Friendster and MySpace could boost a user’s wellbeing, but another ...

When Australia enacted a national law last week banning social media use for children under 16, it became one of the first ...

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Scientists comment on the evidence around the benefits and harms of social media and social media bans on young people. Dr Holly Bear, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Psychiatry, University of ...

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ...

Social media addiction among teenagers has taken a worrying turn. In a recent lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, a 19 ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A University at Buffalo social scientist has extended a line of research that has already suggested an association between social media use and inflammation with a rigorous new study ...

Social media data are increasingly being analysed to support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. A new ...

If you've ever felt a pang of loneliness while scrolling through your Instagram feed or noticed a sense of envy creeping in while browsing friends’ vacation photos, you’re not alone. Two recent ...