A growing trend known as "digital detox" is reaching Missouri as people pay for experiences that help them step away from their phones. Some people are now paying for something they used to get for ...

Just like any other addiction, the first three days were the worst,” writes Janey Mitchell, a Utah student who recently ...

A new study found that taking a two-week break from smartphone internet use improved focus, sleep, mood, and anxiety levels ...

Audience participation can become a liability for brand communities online when it is treated as an open invitation rather than a designed system. Without the right structure, brands risk gathering ...

Co-authored by Bonnie Yam, MD, and Eunice Y. Yuen, MD, Ph.D. Concerns about the impact of social media on adolescent mental health have increased globally. In December 2025, Australia banned social ...

Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. Real antidotes, experts say, include mindful parenting, curated content and human connection. Credit...Derek Abella Supported by By Brian X. Chen ...

A growing movement claims social media is “addictive,” and lawmakers are treating it as settled science. But the evidence is far less clear, and the rush to litigate and regulate risks turning a ...

Concerts are back in full swing for 2026. But how much are people willing to give up to see their favorite artists perform live? As Coachella starts to wrap its second weekend, and the summer concert ...

Two recent jury verdicts have cast a harsh light on social media. A New Mexico jury found Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, negligent for misleading users about the safety of its platforms. A day ...

The Digital Choice Act would protect user privacy and make it easier for New Yorkers to "move" from one platform to another. Credit: Getty Images. Whether it’s a decade’s worth of family photos or an ...

What's more, the field's literature is dominated by research that is correlational, not causal—mine included. Another issue is that researchers are still debating how to measure social media addiction ...

San Antonio Independent School District has joined a national class-action lawsuit accusing social media companies of harming students through social media addiction. Students' resulting psychological ...